Firing Squad, Adoption Novena, Pope Francis Health Update

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 7, 2025. In this episode: Catholic anti-death penalty advocates call for clemency for a South Carolina death row inmate set to be executed by firing squad. Pope Francis remains in the hospital in stable but "complex" condition, with his prognosis "guarded." Catholic nonprofits impacted by the Trump administration aid freeze are struggling, and even those operating without federal funding say the suspension will have an impact. A pastoral center in Myanmar has been bombed, but parishioners--none of whom were injured--remain steadfast in their faith despite dangerous conditions. The annual St. Joseph novena for those on the path of adoption begins March 10, ahead of the feast day for the beloved saint, who is the foster father of Jesus. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this podcast:

Firing Squad
https://www.osvnews.com/south-carolina-to-carry-out-execution-by-firing-squad/

Catholic NGOs
https://www.osvnews.com/as-funding-freeze-hits-some-catholic-agencies-others-operate-minus-government-money/

Myanmar Church Center Bombing
https://www.osvnews.com/pastoral-center-in-northern-myanmar-among-latest-catholic-sites-bombed-by-governing-military-junta/

St. Joseph Adoption Novena
https://www.osvnews.com/st-joseph-novena-march-10-18-guides-those-on-the-path-to-adoption/

Pope Francis Health Update
https://www.osvnews.com/popes-complex-condition-remains-stable-he-continues-to-rest-work/