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Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent: "I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work"
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection.
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental Destruction is "an offense against God"
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors.
Cardinal Parolin Will Represent Pope Francis at Climate Conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection.
Pope Francis Says He Has "very acute infectious bronchitis"
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar on Thursday morning.
German Bishop Says Divisions within Local Church are a "disaster for the faithful"
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church in Germany.
Pope to Orthodox Patriarch: "Bonds of faith, hope and charity" Unite two Churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople.
Pope Francis: Technological Focus on Efficiency Dehumanizes Today’s Society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned.
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 "stable" Despite Breathing Difficulties, Vatican Says
The 86-year-old pope is being treated with antibiotics intravenously and is in “good and stable” condition without a fever, a Vatican spokesman said.
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.
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 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 Expresses "concerns" about German Synodal Way, Says It Threatens Church Unity
Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany.
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.
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.
Vatican Doctrine Office Reaffirms that Catholics Cannot Be Freemasons
The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a bishop from the Philippines.
Pope Francis Invites Young People to be "God’s answer" to a Hopeless World
The pope’s message on the theme “Rejoicing in Hope,” was released ahead of the next diocesan World Youth Day, to be celebrated on Nov. 26.
