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Pope Francis Prayed with Relic of St. Therese of Lisieux before Surgery
One of Pope Francis’ last gestures before undergoing abdominal surgery on Wednesday was to pray before a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a Timeline of His Medical Issues in Recent Years
Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery under general anesthesia on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has said.
Pope Francis Hospitalized for Abdominal Surgery
Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery under general anesthesia on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has confirmed.
Vatican: Pope Francis Has Checkup at Rome Hospital
Pope Francis went to a Rome hospital’s center for the elderly for a visit on Tuesday, according to Italian media reports.
Here is Pope Francis’ Schedule for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
Pope Francis’ schedule for his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 was published by the Vatican on Tuesday.
“The more we know the Lord, the more we can love him”: Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal
Cardinal Robert Sarah urged students studying at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas to ask in prayer for “an intimate and profound union with the Lord and with one another.”
Vatican Supports Catholic Research to Improve Families and Marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage, and childbearing.
Pope Francis Praises Venerable Jesuit Missionary for Proclaiming the Gospel in China
Pope Francis dedicated his entire general audience on Wednesday to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China.
Pope Francis Meets with Young Cancer Patients: "Jesus is always close to you"
Pope Francis welcomed pediatric cancer patients from Poland to the Vatican on Monday, telling them “Jesus is always close to you.”
Vatican Releases Pastoral Reflection on Christian Engagement with Social Media
Attention #CatholicTwitter and keyboard warriors: The Vatican has released recommendations for how to better “love your neighbor” on social media.
On Pentecost, Pope Francis Says Holy Spirit Can Bring Harmony to "a polarized Church"
The solemnity of Pentecost, which is celebrated 50 days after Easter, marks the descent of the Holy Spirit. Thousands were gathered inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the Mass.
Pope Francis Encourages Marian Shrines Around the World to Pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday for the work of the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis Resumes Normal Schedule One Day after Fever
Pope Francis resumed his normal schedule of appointments on Saturday morning after suffering from a fever the day prior, a Vatican communications official said.
Pope Francis Cancels Meetings on Friday “due to a feverish condition"
Pope Francis canceled meetings on Friday morning due to a fever, a Vatican spokesman confirmed
Pope Francis on Care for Creation: "God wants justice to reign"
Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of the virtue of justice in a message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Pope Francis: St. Andrew Kim Taegon Teaches us "we must not give up"
St. Andrew Kim Taegon and the other Korean martyrs teach us to have courage when sharing the Gospel, even in the face of difficult situations, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Pope Francis: Pray that the Gospel Can be Freely Shared in China
Pope Francis asked Catholics Wednesday to pray that the Gospel can be fully and freely shared in China.
Pope Francis: "We must not get used to war!"
One week after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Francis urged that “we must not get used to war” as he prayed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan.
Pope Francis Approves Beatification of Priest Martyred in World War II
Pope Francis on Saturday approved the beatification of a young Italian priest martyred by Nazis during World War II, and advanced the beatification causes of eight other men and women.
Vatican: Italian Cardinal Entrusted with Ukraine Peace Mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has been asked by Pope Francis to head a peace mission between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of the Vatican, the Holy See press office director said Saturday.
