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…
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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…
Like St. John Paul II, pope shows untiring will to serve, says cardinal
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — Like St. John Paul II, Pope Francis knows the “cross of Christ is never abandoned” and…
Ash Wednesday teaches human fragility, Gospel hope, says pope in pre-prepared homily
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — The journey of Lent “unfolds amid the remembrance of our fragility and the hope that, at…