Papal anniversary: For 12 years he’s said, ‘Don’t forget to pray for me’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis prepared to spend the 12th anniversary of his election at Rome’s Gemelli…
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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…
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…
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…
Mary’s search for Jesus reflects every Christian’s journey, pope says in message prepared before hospitalization
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Despite her distress at losing the 12-year-old Jesus, Mary’s search for her son is a…
Pope no longer on mechanical ventilation after respiratory crises
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The morning after suffering two acute episodes of respiratory crisis, Pope Francis no longer needed…
Pope’s spirit ‘remains vigorous,’ nuncio tells faithful at basilica Mass, rosary for ailing pontiff
byBy Mark Pattison, OSV News WASHINGTON — As worshippers entered the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington for the…