Friday, March 28th 2025 Established 1905 27 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Year 120, No. 12
Pope’s condition improving after release from hospital VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing “slight improvements” in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said. The 88-year-old pope, released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 23, is following doctors’ orders and is focused on his recovery, the press office told reporters March 28. (please turn to page 11)
Pope Francis greets well-wishers at Rome's Gemelli hospital before returning to the Vatican March 23, 2025, after 38 days of treatment at the hospital. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
Pro-life movement needs new approach, VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has published a pastoral framework to help dioceses begin a synodal process for strengthening and promoting the pastoral care of human life. The aim is to help all Catholics defend, safeguard and promote all human life worldwide and in different cultural contexts at a time that is "marked by extremely serious violations of human dignity," the dicastery said in a statement March 24, the eve of the 30th anniversary of St. John
Paul II's encyclical, "Evangelium Vitae" ("The Gospel of Life"). Titled, "Life is always a good. Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life," the 40-page framework seeks to reaffirm St. John Paul's words as repeatedly emphasized by Pope Francis and to "draw the attention of all people of goodwill who wish to be at the service of communities to effectively defend and promote every human person's life," Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, dicastery prefect, wrote in its preface. (please turn to page 10)
Even though the pope is home, don’t stop praying for him - p2 Glimpses of the Apostolic Nuncio’s visit - p3 A Christian Perspective on Social Issues - p4 Sunday Scripture - p5 Caribbean theology conference contemplates role of faith communities - p6 Pope tells priests hearing confessions is a ‘privilege’ - p6 Message for the Fourth Sunday of Lent from Sister Rashmi Kerketta OSU - p7 Kurukabaru Retreat - p7 Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says - p8 Church urges protection of young after attack on Mexican youth group - p8 Children’s Page - p9 Daily Lenten Activities for Families - p11 Hispanic community holds gatherings for married couples, children - p12 Catholic Memory Lane - p12
Bishop’s Engagements FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT: Sunday, March 30th 08:00hrs – Attend East Coast Lenten Pilgrimage Thursday, April 3rd 19:00hrs – CELAM Zoom meeting Friday, April 4th 17:00hrs – Reconciliation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT: Sunday, April 6th 08:00hrs – Mass at Sacred Heart, Main Street
His Excellency Archbishop Santiago De Wit Guzmán, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See, presented his letters of credence to His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, March 19th at the Office of the President. Please see page 3 for more on the Nuncio’s visit to Guyana.❖ (photo: Office of the President)
Francis Alleyne OSB