Pope Francis and Holy Week, Attack on Governor Shapiro, Irish Priest Forgives Attacker

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 15, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis continues to recover after his lengthy hospitalization, but the Vatican has not yet specified his schedule for Holy Week. Catholic and civil leaders condemn a recent arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor's mansion as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family, who were unharmed, slept. An Irish priest forgives the radicalized teen who tried to kill him, embracing the youth, who apologized, in a Dublin courtroom. Catholic aid workers warn that the abrupt end of U.S. foreign aid will have severe consequences in Syria and Lebanon. Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes recently shared that being a wife and mother, and raising kids who are "champions in life," is what really takes the gold. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

Pope Francis and Holy Week
https://www.osvnews.com/despite-improved-health-pope-picks-cardinals-to-lead-holy-week-liturgies/

Attack on Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion
https://www.osvnews.com/catholic-leaders-public-officials-condemn-violence-after-attack-on-governors-residence/

US Aid Cuts Hit Hard in Lebanon, Syria
https://www.osvnews.com/after-us-aid-cuts-middle-east-caritas-forced-to-reorganize-but-remains-hopeful/

Irish Priest Forgives Attacker
https://www.osvnews.com/ahead-of-holy-thursday-irish-priest-forgives-radicalized-teenager-who-stabbed-him/

Dominique Dawes and "Champions in Life"
https://www.osvnews.com/focused-on-faith-and-family-olympic-great-wants-her-children-to-be-champions-in-life/