Franciscan Media

April 2, 2025

Hands holding another hand as a sign of forgiveness

Learning to Forgive: A Lifelong Process

April 2, 2025

Some of the hardest teachings of Jesus to follow are centered around forgiveness. Forgive 70 x 7 times. Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful. Turn the other cheek.

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Lent with Padre Pio: Fourth Wednesday

April 2, 2025
Padre Pio is revered by many, but there were—and still are—people who doubted his experiences.
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A balloon with an image of Pope Francis is seen as thousands of worshippers gather to attend a Mass at the Basilica of Lujan in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 16, 2025, to pray for the pope amid his ongoing treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he was admitted Feb. 14. The Vatican confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff concelebrated Mass at the hospital chapel March 16. (OSV News photo/Martin Cossarini, Reuters)

Pope stable; lung infection improved, Vatican says

April 2, 2025
Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.
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