Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For…
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Hundreds join El Paso bishop’s protest against migrant mass deportation, asylum bans
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News EL PASO, Texas — Mass deportations and asylum bans — part of the Trump administration’s rapid changes to U.S….
As Pope Francis leaves hospital, his almoner and doctors bring medical care to migrants
byBy Paulina Guzik, OSV NewsOSV News The same day Pope Francis was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital after a five-week stay for treatment for…
Pope returns to Vatican after long hospitalization
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties,…
Pope to return to Vatican, prescribed to continue rest, doctors announce
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will return to his residence in the Vatican March 23 after spending 38…
Parishes create network of support to show moms, ‘We love you and acknowledge you’
byBy Gabriella Patti, OSV News NOVI, Mich. — Shelly Pozos Lule hadn’t planned for another pregnancy, but in early 2022, she found out she…
Papal preacher: Stay anchored in Christ, live hope during Holy Year
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The papal preacher urged cardinals and senior officials of the Roman Curia to remain firmly…
Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy examined for impact on migration
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Catholic theologians and other experts discussed the impact of Pope Francis’ pontificate on issues, particularly migration, as…
Lenten lectures are back at Notre Dame, marking a ‘grand retour’ of a Parisian classic
byBy Caroline de Sury, OSV News PARIS — The traditional “Lenten Conferences” resumed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this Lenten season, for the…
Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as ‘pilgrims of hope’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation…