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…
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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…
In Lenten reflection, bishops urge solidarity with ‘martyred people of Ukraine’
byBy OSV News WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops urged Catholics to answer Pope Francis’ call for prayer for the people of Ukraine in their…
Archbishop: Pope’s convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the…
Pope Francis experiences worsened respiratory conditions after showing improvement
byBy Carol GlatzCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm”…
Editorial — Pope Francis: A pilgrim of hope
byCatholics worldwide have spent the last week or so seriously concerned for Pope Francis’ health. We’ve attended special Masses, prayed the rosary and kept…
Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ clinical condition continued to improve Feb. 27, the Vatican said, and he had…
Even from hospital, pope gives powerful witness of faith, prelates say
byBy Carol Glatz, OSV News VATICAN CITY — Despite his illness, age and hospitalization, Pope Francis is still demonstrating his deep faith and exercising…
Before hospitalization, pope signed decree creating commission to boost donations to the Holy See
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — “To support the service of the Apostolic See and considering the current economic situation,” Pope…
Pope’s condition shows ‘further slight improvement’
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ condition showed “further slight improvement” in the previous 24 hours, the Vatican said…