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Pope Francis Inspires Hope at Rome's Regina Caeli Prison

4/19/2025

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On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis brought a message of hope to inmates at Regina Caeli prison in Rome, embodying compassion for the marginalized. This heartfelt visit, a tradition since 2013, came as he missed the Via Crucis procession due to health concerns. His meditations highlighted pressing social issues, drawing a poignant contrast with U.S. immigration policies.

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On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis brought a message of hope to inmates at Regina Caeli prison in Rome, embodying compassion for the marginalized. This heartfelt visit, a tradition since 2013, came as he missed the Via Crucis procession due to health concerns. His meditations highlighted pressing social issues, drawing a poignant contrast with U.S. immigration policies.