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Vatican: Pope’s Health "stable"; Treatment Continues as Lung Inflammation Remains
The Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing lung inflammation stemming from a flu infection.
Pope Francis Says He is "still not well," Has Aide Read General Audience Speech
One day after canceling his trip to Dubai at the request of his doctors, Pope Francis appeared at his public Wednesday audience and shared with a raspy voice that he was still not feeling well as he recovers from the flu.
Pope Francis Meets with Professional Soccer Team Founded by a Catholic Religious
Pope Francis met Wednesday with professional soccer players from the Celtic Football Club, a team founded by an Irish Catholic religious brother.
Vatican Cancels Pope Francis’ Trip to Climate Conference in Dubai, Citing Ongoing Illness
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion.
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a Timeline of his Medical Issues in Recent Years
The pope, who will turn 87 next month, has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years.
Papal Aide Relays Pope Francis’ Remarks at Sunday Angelus While Pope Recovers from Flu
During this week’s Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis spoke not from the window of the Apostolic Palace but via livestream from Casa Santa Marta.
Pope Adds Couples, Church Movement Representatives to Vatican’s Laity, Family Dicastery
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25.
Pope Francis has "mild flu," Went to Hospital for Precautionary Testing
The pope, who turns 87 next month, has experienced a number of medical setbacks in recent years.
Pope Francis Expresses “spiritual closeness” With Victims of the Congo’s Stadium Stampede
Pope Francis has expressed his “spiritual closeness” with those affected by the Monday, November 20 stadium stampede in Congo-Brazzaville that reportedly resulted in the death of at least 37 people and dozens others injured.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Apostolic Vicar in Ethiopia
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Tsegaye Keneni Derara from the pastoral care of the Apostolic Vicariate of Soddo in Ethiopia, where he has been serving as Apostolic Vicar.
Pope Francis Meets with Families of Israeli Hostages Being Held in Gaza
Pope Francis’ meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian delegations occurred as news emerged that a four-day cease-fire agreement had been reached in which Hamas agreed to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Pope Francis Meets with Relatives of Palestinians Living in Gaza
The pope's meeting with families of Palestinians in Gaza took place on the same day the Holy Father met wth relatives of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists.
Pope Francis: The Gospel is Universal
During his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, Pope Francis highlighted the universal nature of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel.
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Letter Expressing Concern about German Synodal Way
Here is CNA’s English translation of Pope Francis’ letter to four German Catholic laywomen expressing his “concerns” about the direction of the German Church.
The Vatican’s Statements on the German Synodal Way: A Timeline
Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way.
Catholic Bishops from the Republic of Congo Conclude Ad Limina Visit
Last week Pope Francis received in audience the bishops of the Republic of Congo on the occasion of their ad limina apostolorum visit.
Pope Francis Calls for Applause for 20 Martyrs of Spanish Civil War Beatified in Seville
At Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis called for applause for the 20 martyrs beatified in the Seville cathedral on Nov. 18.
Pope Francis: "Trust frees, fear paralyzes"
Pope Francis during his weekly Angelus highlighted the two different ways of approaching God, one based on fear and the other on trust.
Pope Francis to meet with families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza
Vatican spokesman says that with these meetings, "exclusively humanitarian in nature," Pope Francis wants to show his spiritual closeness to the suffering of each person.
Pope Francis Meets Cameroonian Migrant Who Survived Tunisia-Libya Desert
Pope Francis has me with a Cameroonian mgriant who lost his wife and daughter in the desert between Libya and Tunisia last July.
