Pope Francis Global Academy, parish pray for pontiff’s health

Father Juan Carlos Vargas Carrillo begins the prayer service inside the church. Students from Pope Francis Global Academy hosted a prayer service to offer prayers for Pope Francis on March 13, 2025. The service united the Pope Francis Global Academy and Our Lady of Rosary Parish communities in prayer for his continuing recovery and restoration to good health. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Carrillo blesses Deacon Victor Uruchima and Deacon Charley Shallcross at the start of the prayer service inside the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Deacon Uruchima leads a procession from the church to the front of the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Carrillo carries the monstrance while Deacon Uruchima leads a procession from the church to the front of the school. Deacon Shallcross carries the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Families joined students in a candlelight vigil outside the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Deacons Uruchima and Shallcross assist Father Carrillo outside the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)