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Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015.
PHOTO: MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17/THE HAWK

Community reflects on pope’s legacy

Vincent Kornacki ’25, Managing Editor April 30, 2025

Just under a month after the 12th anniversary of his papacy, Pope Francis died April 21 at the age of 88. Francis made history for a number of reasons: as an Argentinian, he was the first pope from the...

Editorial: Remembering Pope Francis

The Editorial Board April 30, 2025

As the first Jesuit pope, Pope Francis brought values of compassion, acceptance and justice to the papacy. His stances on LGBTQIA+ rights, abortion, immigration policy and climate change reflect a genuine...

Pope Francis made a stop at St. Joe’s to bless the “Synagoga and Ecclesia in Our Time” statue, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK

A handshake with the pope

Katryna Perera ’16, News Editor April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 30, 2015. When they won the election for executive positions on the Saint Joseph’s University Student Senate, two students never dreamed that election would...

St. Joe’s students hold a sign reading “Bienvenido Papa Francisco” as they await Pope Francis’ arrival at St. Joe’s, Sept. 27, 2015. PHOTOS: SHANNON ADAMS ’16, MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN, M.A. ’17, AND JOEY TOCZYLOWSKI ’17 / THE HAWK

St. Joe’s prepares for papal visit

Ana Faguy ’19, Assistant News Editor April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 23, 2015. In anticipation of Pope Francis’ historic visit, Saint Joseph’s University will be hosting a number of campus events. St. Joe’s hopes to highlight...

Banners in Center City Philadelphia welcome Pope Francis to the city in September 2015. PHOTO: MADELINE KUNTZ ’17/THE HAWK

No holds barred

Lindsay Hueston ’16, Hawk Staff April 22, 2025

This article was originally published Sept. 23, 2015. Since Saint Joseph’s University is a Jesuit institution, there has been growing excitement throughout the community in anticipation of the first...

Pope Francis on the bloodbaths in the Middle East and elsewhere

Phillip Cunningham March 20, 2024

In May 2014, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pontiff, traveled on an “apostolic pilgrimage” to the Middle East. As the first Jesuit pope, who visited Hawk Hill in 2015, his perspectives are perhaps...

Julia Oseka ’25 at mass Nov. 13, 2022 in the Chapel of Saint Joseph.
PHOTO: JULIA HOLZ ’23/THE HAWK

Julia Oseka heads to Rome as one of the first non-bishop voting delegates

Kiley O’Brien September 27, 2023

Julia Osęka ’25, chosen by Pope Francis in July as a voting delegate from North America at the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, Italy, was blessed Sept. 24 by attendees...

Dear Pope Francis

Dear Pope Francis

Zach Dobinson March 23, 2021

In response to the Vatican’s declaration on same sex unions Dear Pope Francis, I had such high hopes for you and, like so many other Catholics, you let me down, you let my community down and you let...

Skorka held a two part series on interfaith relations. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

Rabbi Skorka promotes interfaith dialogue on campus

Eddie Daou February 11, 2020

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Ph.D., visiting professor of theology, has fostered ongoing conversations about interfaith relationships through his close friendship with Pope Francis. Skorka has worked to promote...

Photo by Luke Malanga ’20.

FOUR YEARS ON HAWK HILL

Mark De Leon May 13, 2017

'13-14 Sept. 2013 The Saint Joseph's University Faculty Senate votes to censure university senior administrators, an unprecedented move signaling lack of faith in the leadership of the university. Oct....

Photo by Luke Malanga, '20

One year later

Sam Henry September 28, 2016

Campus celebrates anniversary of historic papal visit Tuesday, Sept. 27 marked the one year anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to Saint Joseph’s University campus. To celebrate this historic event,...

Editorial: Pope mania one year later

September 27, 2016

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 was unlike other Sunday mornings at Saint Joseph’s University. Rather than attending morning mass, grabbing brunch at Campion, or catching the women’s soccer game, St. Joe’s...

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