Catholics in Argentina pray for pope’s health and a papal visit
People pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, March 13, 2025, where the pontiff is hospitalized February.
Many Catholics in Argentina are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery — and hoping that he will finally come back his home country on a papal visit. Also, Bangladesh’s interim government tries to retrieve money laundered by members of the previous government. And, a new UN report details sexual and gender-based violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians. Plus, Donatella Versace steps down after nearly 30 years at the helm of the luxury fashion house started by her brother.
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