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American Cardinal Robert Prevost leads a rosary for Pope Francis's health and recovery in St. Peter's Square on March 3, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

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2025 is a year of anniversaries in the Church: We shouldn’t overlook the murder of Irene Garza

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