Amid aid cuts, US bishop urges Catholics to heed ‘very urgent’ CRS collection
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Amid the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to overseas humanitarian aid, an annual collection used to serve the vulnerable in…
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Pope out of danger but to remain in hospital
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he…
Pope follows Lenten retreat from hospital; his condition remains stable
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued improvement, he followed…
Jesus gives faithful guidance, strength to fight temptation, pope writes
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The devil, who lies and sows divisions, tests everyone, even Jesus, Pope Francis said in…
Pope’s doctors say they see evidence of ‘good response to therapy’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY— Pope Francis’ continued “gradual, slight improvement” is a sign that he is responding to the therapy…
In message, pope thanks Italian movement for supporting ‘culture of life’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Defending the life of the unborn should be a sign of being in solidarity “with…
Pope’s ‘complex’ condition remains stable; he continues to rest, work
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis continues to rest, pray, follow his doctors’ prescribed therapies and work a bit…
Pope Francis thanks world for prayers in audio message
byOn his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis recorded a 27-second audio message thanking people for their prayers.
Doctors report pope’s condition is stable
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — On his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis’ condition remained stable, and he…
Amid U.S. foreign aid freeze, CRS’ Rice Bowl could be in ‘its strongest moment,’ says founder
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News At the start of Catholic Relief Services’ 2025 Rice Bowl initiative — an annual Lenten program blending almsgiving and…