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God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost, pope says

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Gospel contains a great message of hope, “because it tells us that wherever we...

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2025-04-16T16:26:26-04:00April 16th, 2025|gospel, Holy Year 2025, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Jesus pursues brokenness to offer healing, pope’s catechesis says

By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus seeks out people in their woundedness and isolation to offer healing and hope, even...

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2025-03-27T08:46:03-04:00March 26th, 2025|holy door, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For...

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Saints for Kids — How to celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph

Feast day: March 19 St. Joseph is the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus. He has many titles, such as “Head of...

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2025-03-18T10:38:38-04:00March 18th, 2025|Archdiocesan News, Pope Francis, Saints for Kids, solemnity of St. Joseph, Youth|

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released...

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2025-03-17T08:57:08-04:00March 16th, 2025|Gemelli hospital, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Doctors report pope’s condition is stable

By 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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Archdiocese offers Mass of Healing for the Holy Father

Joining Catholics around the world in prayer, about 100 people gathered Feb. 25 at Holy Family Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road, at a Mass...

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Pope’s chronic lung condition plus infection are serious, doctor says

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While Pope Francis’ life is not in immediate danger, the level of multiple infections in...

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2025-02-22T10:14:03-05:00February 21st, 2025|Gemelli hospital, hospital, National/World News, Pope Francis|

Pope’s therapy adjusted again after tests reveal ‘polymicrobial infection’

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is suffering from a “polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract,” test results revealed...

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2025-02-17T14:22:25-05:00February 17th, 2025|Gemelli hospital, National/World News, polymicrobial infection, Pope Francis|

To make the church more accessible and welcoming, begin with awareness, says formation leader

In 2022, Pope Francis called on the church to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities, ensuring each person is integrated into the...

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