Pope Francis Improving, Australia Catholic Surge, 9-Year Novena

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 11, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis continues to show progress in recovering from severe respiratory issues, even participating by video link in a Vatican Lenten retreat, although he remains hospitalized. The number of Australia's Catholics is set to grow, with a record 384 new members entering the Church this coming Easter. Mexico's Catholic bishops are calling for unity and dialogue as their nation faces a number of internal and domestic challenges, including a "culture of death" and Trump tariff threats. The Archdiocese of Denver is preparing for the 2033 extraordinary Jubilee Year, which will mark the 2,000th anniversary of Christ's passion, death and resurrection, with a nine-year novena. The national Cristo Rey network of Catholic high schools honors its "40 Under 40" alumni, whose lives are distinguished by leadership in a number of industries and by service to others. Tune and in visit us online at osvnews.com. Read the stories in this podcast:Pope Francis Health UpdateAustralia Catholic SurgeMexico Catholic Bishops' CallDenver 9-Year NovenaCristo Rey "40 Under 40"