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On the cover: An image of Pope Francis was displayed at the Feb. 23 closing Mass of the 2025 LA Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, where thousands of Catholics from around the U.S. found themselves praying for the pope amid uncertainty about his health. On Page 10, associate editor Mike Cisneros heard from congress-goers about what Francis means to them. On Page 14, editor-in-chief Pablo Kay reports on how this year’s theme of “compassion” shaped discussions at the congress.