


Pope Francis’ passing reminds us of what truly matters
Letter from the editor This week, my heart is heavy with the news of Pope Francis’ passing. Whether or not you are Catholic, it’s hard not to feel a deep sense of respect and compassion for a man who has led with humility, kindness and a global message of unity. Pope...
Pope Francis dies at 88; Local Catholics respond
By Julia Train Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a tireless advocate for the poor and marginalized, died Monday at age 88 after suffering a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican announced. Just a day earlier, he had appeared in a wheelchair to bless...
When to begin planting at the Jersey Shore
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci The old adage goes that in New Jersey, once you get to Mother’s Day you can start planting your gardens. That holds merit. Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated between May 8 and May 11 (May 11 this year), on the second Sunday...