Archive for February 23, 2025
Large-scale theater production of Jesus’ life and death to draw huge crowds during Lent
“The Thorn” will bring the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to audiences nationwide ahead of Easter, including six Spanish-language... Read more
Frank Caprio: ‘The world’s kindest judge’ faces toughest battle of his life with cancer
Judge Frank Caprio has become one of the most recognizable faces in the U.S. judicial system for his acts of... Read more
Locals call for prayer as 70 bodies found in Democratic Republic of Congo church after attack
Local sources contacted by Aid to the Church in Need said the killings took place between Feb. 12 and Feb.... Read more
From his Rome hospital room, Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine
In his Angelus message delivered from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to medical staff and called for prayers... Read more
Hospitalized pope urges deacons to selfless service as thousands gather for jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.” Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis receives get-well cards, drawings from schoolchildren in Rome
The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening. Read more
Pope Francis ‘alert and well oriented,’ participates in Mass at hospital
The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy... Read more
