Beloved TV Judge Sends Out Call For Immediate Prayers

A beloved TV judge in Rhode Island is calling for prayers.

Former Providence Municipal Court judge Frank Caprio, who starred in the hit reality court show “Caught in Providence”, has called for his fans to pray for him as he faces health battles.

In a post on Facebook, Caprio called for prayers after he revealed he had faced a setback as he battles with pancreatic cancer.

The Providence Journal reported more on Judge Caprio’s health battle:

Retired Providence Municipal Court Judge and former “Caught in Providence” star Frank Caprio has suffered a setback in his battle against pancreatic cancer, Caprio announced on social media.

Speaking from a hospital bed, Caprio, 88, asked for prayers in a video posted to Facebook.

“Last year, I asked you to pray for me, and it’s very obvious that you did, because I came through a very difficult period,” Caprio said. “Unfortunately, I’ve had a setback. I’m back in the hospital now. I’m coming to you again, asking you to remember me in your prayers.”

Now-retired Judge Frank Caprio in his courtroom, where he filmed “Caught in Providence.” Caprio became a national TV personality with the syndication of his courtroom reality show, “Caught in Providence.”
“I’m a great believer in the power of prayer,” Caprio said.

In December 2023, Caprio announced his cancer diagnosis and asked people to pray for him.

Caprio served as a Providence Municipal Court judge for 38 years and became popular well beyond the city limits through his syndicated television show “Caught in Providence.” Viewers got an up close look as Caprio heard explanations from drivers who’d gotten parking and speeding tickets. He often chatted warmly with the appellants in his courtroom and cut them breaks.

You’ve Seen His Videos. He’s a Great Man. Pray 🙏 for Judge Frank Caprio… pic.twitter.com/m0zJ0brhEl

— 𝕰𝖒𝕲 (@Emilio2763) August 20, 2025

Caprio is known for his warmhearted kindness to defendants who violated traffic laws.

Take a look:

THIS is America at its best!
Judge Caprio dismisses a ticket for a 100-year-old WWII veteran and salutes him.

God bless this hero and every veteran who’s fought for our freedom. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RQTdumNAqb

— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) August 14, 2025

WBSM reported more on Caprio’s battle with cancer:

Caprio’s update comes after what many believed was the closing of his cancer chapter. In June 2024, he announced he had completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he described as “crushing.” Surrounded by loved ones at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, Caprio rang the “bell of healing,” marking the end of a grueling six-month journey through chemo and five sessions of radiation.

Just weeks later, in July 2024, Caprio posted a video to fans showing himself doing push-ups, proudly captioned “I’M BACK.” It was a symbol of strength, recovery, and the optimism that he carried with him into remission.

While details about his current condition remain limited, one thing is certain: Frank Caprio continues to face each battle with strong belief in the power of prayer.

For now, his fans and followers from all around the world are doing exactly what he asked: remembering him in their prayers, just as he has so often remembered others.

Here are Judge Caprio’s best moments: