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Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and... Read more
Vatican gives pro-life award to sister running perinatal hospice in Ukraine
Life is always precious, said Sister Giustina Olha Holubets, SSMI, during a March 3 press conference at the Vatican, “even... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith of migrants and refugees bears witness to ‘hope for the future’
The Church will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees from Oct. 4-5 to coincide with the two-day celebration... Read more
Pope Francis warns of ‘planetary crisis’ in message to Vatican’s Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life is holding a meeting of scientists, theologians, and historians March 3-4 at the Augustinianum Conference... Read more
Pope rests well, drinks coffee, and reads newspapers as pneumonia treatment progresses
Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay. Read more
Pope thanks faithful for prayers, meets with Vatican officials at hospital
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and... Read more
Pope Francis tells liturgists to avoid ‘pageantry or prominence’
The Holy Father said dioceses should “foster a liturgical style that expresses the following of Jesus.” Read more
Vatican advises against publishing names of accused without ‘legitimate’ reason
It is a common practice of dioceses or independent abuse commissions to publish reports of credible accusations of sexual abuse... Read more
CNA explains: Pope Francis still calls Gaza parish every night
Holy Family Parish in Gaza is a makeshift home to 500 people: mostly Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic Christians but also... Read more
Pope’s letter to grieving mother revealed as jubilee audience is canceled
As Pope Francis continues his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican reveals a touching letter he wrote to a... Read more
Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis
In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on ... Read more
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more
Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles
Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion. Read more
Daily rosary for pope’s health to begin in St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with... Read more
Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome hospital, receives blood transfusion
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis remains in critical condition at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following a respiratory crisis that... Read more
Air Force veteran appointed auxiliary bishop of the military archdiocese
Father Gregg Caggianelli has served on active duty and in the reserves for more than 30 years and is a... Read more
Pope Francis is ‘fragile and not out of danger,’ doctors say
“The pope is not a quitter,” the Holy Father’s physician told journalists toward the end of a Friday press conference... Read more
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital... Read more
Vatican shares ailing Pope Francis’ weekly catechesis: ‘Jesus Christ our hope’
Reflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps... Read more
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