Pope Francis Homecoming, Illinois Marches for Life, Mexican Catholic Youth Killed, and More

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 24, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis greets crowds from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli hospital shortly before heading home after a more than five-week stay. Vatican doctors double down on offering free treatment for Rome's impoverished, in the spirit of Pope Francis' deep care for the poor. The Illinois March for Life is expected to draw larger crowds than ever, with physician-assisted suicide as well as abortion in focus. Mexican Catholics mourn the slayings of eight Catholic youth ambushed by gunfire as they socialized after Mass, with bishops and clergy calling for an end to violence and greater pastoral outreach to youth. A veteran of last year's National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is heading up the 2025 journey. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

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Pope Francis heads home

Vatican doctors care for the poor

Illinois Pro-life March

Mexican Catholic youth slain

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage 2025