SUMMARY: The Vatican has initiated nighttime prayers for Pope Francis, who is battling a serious lung infection and complications, including double pneumonia and early-stage kidney insufficiency. Cardinal Pietro Parolin will lead the first prayer in St. Peter’s Square, reminiscent of vigils preceding St. John Paul II’s death. Despite being in critical condition, Francis was reported to be alert and in good spirits, having attended Mass. His hospitalization, lasting over ten days, is the longest of his papacy. Doctors warn of sepsis as a significant threat, though no evidence of it has emerged. Faithful are uniting in prayer for the pontiff’s recovery.

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SUMMARY: On February 19, 2025, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau held its annual community awards ceremony, celebrating individuals who significantly contributed to the community in 2024. The awards recognized various categories, including Community Leader of the Year awarded to Rickey Authement and Educator of the Year to Angela Shelby. Other winners included Bryan Rodgers as Volunteer of the Year and Battalion Chief Keith Guice as First Responder of the Year (Fire). The event was supported by significant sponsors such as Chevron and Citizens Bank. For more details, contact the Chamber at 228-875-4424.

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SUMMARY: Tessa Keating, a University of Southern Mississippi alumna, plays a key role in promoting NASA’s Artemis lunar missions at the John C. Stennis Space Center. A Carriere, Miss. native, she earned her master’s degree in communications from USM in 2006 and began her career at NASA as an intern. Today, as the protocol officer, Keating oversees events and high-level visits while educating the public on space exploration. In 2024, she received the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for her contributions to NASA Stennis. Keating is passionate about promoting the Artemis program and its historic milestones in space exploration.

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