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…
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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…
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…