Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Papal Visits

Church of the Holy Family

Pope Paul VI plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 8, 2018

1. Pope Paul VI plaque

Inscription.
His Holiness Pope Paul VI
on the occasion of his plea for peace at the United Nations
October 4, 1965
and received here representatives of Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish organizations which strive for peace and human welfare

His Holiness Pope John Paul II
extended his blessing to Holy Family Church The United Nations Parish
after giving his message Human Rights And Peace
at the United Nations
October 2, 1973

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1965.

Location. 40° 45.155′ N, 73° 58.119′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on East 47th Street west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 East 47th Street, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Japan Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Katharine Hepburn Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Raoul Wallenberg Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dag Hammarskjold (about 400 feet away); Dag Hammarskjöld (about 500 feet away); Beekman Tower (about

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700 feet away); Dorothy Thompson (about 700 feet away); William Lescaze (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Holy Family Catholic Church. Church website (Submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Pope John Paul II plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 12, 2018

2. Pope John Paul II plaque

Pope Joh XXII memorial plaque (d. 1963) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 8, 2018

3. Pope Joh XXII memorial plaque (d. 1963)

Iohannes XXIII Pont. Maximus

Church of the Holy Family image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 8, 2018

4. Church of the Holy Family

The markers are in the alcove.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.