Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 23, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis' casket lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica, where thousands are paying their respects ahead of the papal funeral on April 26. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, takes leave of his flock to head to Rome, for the conclave where he is a possible choice. In the U.S., the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., reaches a "settlement in principle" agreement with abuse survivors as part of its five-year bankruptcy filing. The Supreme Court hears from a group of Maryland parents who say their religious freedom rights are being violated if they cannot opt out of LGBTQ+ books in their kids' classrooms. A family recalls their "Miracle on Market Street," when Pope Francis kissed and blessed their critically ill infant daughter during the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

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Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter's Basilica

Cardinal Pizzaballa Heads to Rome

Diocese of Buffalo Preliminary Bankruptcy Settlement

Supreme Court Hears Parents on LGBTQ+ Books in School

Recalling Pope Francis' "Miracle on Market Street" Baby Blessing