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…
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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…
General audience cancelled, but pope’s prepared text on hope released
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For those who recognize Christ as the savior, death is not an end or a…
Archdiocese offers Mass of Healing for the Holy Father
byJoining Catholics around the world in prayer, about 100 people gathered Feb. 25 at Holy Family Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road, at a Mass…
In message prepared before hospitalization, pope says good Lenten excersise is to compare your life with that of a migrant
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives…
Despite ‘critical’ condition, pope is working from hospital room
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a sign affirming that Pope Francis has been able to conduct work while in…
Bishops call for prayers as Pope Francis’ condition remains critical
byBy Gina Christian, OSV News Catholic bishops throughout the U.S. are calling on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis, who is in critical condition…