On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Notre Dame community gathered for a Memorial Mass to mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, give thanks for his extraordinary life and legacy, and ask God to receive him into His loving embrace.University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., presided.
More from Notre Dame Videos
- 2:01Fighting for Faster Virus Detection
Notre Dame researchers have developed an “electronic nose” that can sniff out bird flu before it spreads—helping farmers protect their flocks and livelihoods.Instead of slow, invasive lab tests, this new sensor detects airborne signs of disease in real time. Designed with farmers in mind, it comes in two easy formats: a barn-mounted monitor and a handheld device. Faster detection means fewer sick birds, safer food, and stronger farms.Learn more about Notre Dame research: https://go.nd.edu/fighting-for-faster-virus-detection - 0:31Fighting to improve hurricane forecasts
Every second counts in a hurricane.Notre Dame researchers are using drones and ocean floats to uncover how storms gain strength—helping predict not just where a hurricane will strike, but how powerful it will be.Better forecasts. Smarter decisions.Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/fighting-to-improve-hurricane-forecasts - 54:47NDWorks Podcast: We have a purpose here, with Tim Sexton
In this episode of NDWorks Podcast, host Natalie Davis Miller sits down with Tim Sexton, associate vice president for public affairs. Sexton talks about his life, family, and career at Notre Dame, including some heartwarming stories about former University President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.This episode of NDWorks Podcast was edited by Michael Wiens, with original music by Alex Mansour and additional music provided by Universal Production Music. - 2:00Fighting to Improve Hurricane Forecasts
Every second counts in a hurricane.Notre Dame researchers are using drones and ocean floats to uncover how storms gain strength—helping predict not just where a hurricane will strike, but how powerful it will be.Better forecasts. Smarter decisions.Learn more: https://go.nd.edu/a3e931 - 0:48Guided by Faith, Grounded by Reason
At Notre Dame, we believe there is a deep harmony between faith and reason. Our faith inspires our use of reason, and our reason sharpens our understanding of faith. Together, they both serve the search for truth.Notre Dame’s Catholic character informs all it does. Our faith serves as a bridge—to understanding, connection, and hope.https://www.nd.edu/faith/ - 0:51Research at Notre Dame: An act of hope and purpose
At Notre Dame, research pursues discovery not as an end in itself, but as a means to serve humanity. From developing novel cancer therapies to exploring the ethics of artificial intelligence, our researchers ask bold questions and seek solutions with real-world impact, seeking the truth wherever it leads and serving others wherever they live. Interdisciplinary by nature and driven by moral conviction, our Catholic character inspires us to go beyond what is known, not just to discover, but to make a difference through research, scholarship, and creative endeavor. To fight for a future that’s brighter, fairer, and full of hope.https://www.nd.edu/research/
