Pope Marks Ash Wednesday in hospital, receiving ashes, Eucharist
By Carol Glatz, CNS – Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital by taking...
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Pope is ‘stable’ day after suffering breathing crises, remains alert
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis has not had any further respiratory crises a day after he experienced two...
Pope’s Lent Message: We are Pilgrims in this Life
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives...
Pope suffers two episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” on March 3 but remained alert,...
Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis’ condition remained “stable” March 2, and he “did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation,...
Pope urges liturgical experts to avoid ‘unnecessary pomp’ in Mass
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be...
Pope’s condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation
By Carol Glatz, CNS – After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of...
Pope moves Kansas-born military chaplain closer to sainthood
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Father Emil J. Kapaun, a U.S. Army...
Despite ‘critical’ condition, pope is working from hospital room
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a sign affirming that Pope Francis has been able to conduct work while in...
