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Catholic Bishops in Africa Pen Letter to Pope Francis, Praying for His “swift, complete recovery”
Catholic Bishops in Africa have expressed their solidarity and spiritual closeness with Pope Francis as he undergoes medical care at a hospital in Rome.
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 his clinical condition is “stationary.”
Pope Francis Diagnosed with Double Pneumonia: Latest Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Pope Receives Prisoners’ Prayers for Recovery While Hospitalized in Rome
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for him at a special concert.
Pope Francis Spends Peaceful Second Night at Hospital, Prays for Peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared Angelus message.
Pope Francis "peaceful" after First Night in Rome Hospital
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing,” after Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning.
Sr. Raffaella Petrini of Franciscan Sisters of Eucharist to Become First Woman to Head Vatican City State Governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE) will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March 1.
Pope Francis Hospitalized at Gemelli to Undergo Testing, Treatment for Bronchitis: Latest Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
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 the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
"Let us do penance for peace": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.
Paris Grand Mosque Rector Proposes to Pope Francis a Meeting Between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the pope.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Festival Appearance with Peace Plea
Speaking from his residence at Casa Santa Marta in an unscheduled appearance via video, the pontiff praised music's unique ability to transcend barriers.
"Love is worth more than intelligence": Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit
“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning of our existence,” the Holy Father wrote.
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.
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.
Young Christians, Muslims, Jews at the Vatican: "It’s possible to live together in peace"
The “Middle Meets” project aims to create a space for listening and understanding between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students.
People "terrorized" by U.S. Crackdown on Illegal Immigration: Vatican Official
“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said.
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] peoples and nature,” Pope Francis said.
Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
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 OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
