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Pope Francis Ventilated after "sudden worsening" of Respiratory Condition
Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his...
Pope Francis Creates Fundraising Commission to Solicit Vatican Donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.
Pope Francis Appoints Two Secretaries General in Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, to Work Under President
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint secretaries-general.
This is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of...
On Day 12, Pope Francis’ “clinical condition remains critical” But No Repeat of Acute Respiratory Episodes: Vatican
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli...
Doctors Say Pope Francis Shows "slight improvement" While in Hospital
According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said...
Pope Francis Hospitalized at Gemelli to Undergo Testing, Treatment for Bronchitis: Vatican
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14, following meetings with a number of people, including...
St. Teresa of Calcutta Added to Church Calendar As Optional Memorial
The decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.
Dignity of Migrants Comes First: Pope Francis to U.S. Bishops amid Mass Deportations
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
Defending Indigenous Rights "a matter of justice": Pope Francis
“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous]...
Pope Francis: Keep the Hope that it is Possible to Eradicate Human Trafficking
In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message...
Pope Francis Praises Midwives, Obstetricians, Gynecologists Who Welcome Babies with "humanity"
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and...
Pope Francis, international Leaders Discuss Children’s Rights at Vatican
The pontiff opened the two-day summit on Feb. 3 with a reflection on the many ways children are oppressed today,...
Pope Francis to Write Papal Document on Theme of Children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to...
At Vatican Marriage Tribunal, Pope Francis Extols "gift of indissolubility" of Marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one...
Pope Francis Tells Journalists to Build Communion, "give reasons for hope"
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”...
"Pray for Boko Haram": Christian Survivor of Terrorism
A Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and...
Pope Francis to Give Monthly Bonus to Vatican City Employees with 3 or More Children
At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and...
Pope Francis Suffers Bruised Right Arm after Falling at His Residence: Vatican
Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16...
Nigeria Tops Report for Number of Christians Killed, Kidnapped in 2024
The World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria...