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What Does the Swiss Guard Do While Pope Francis is in the Hospital?
The mission of the Swiss Guard, the oldest military corps in the world, is to ensure the security of the pope and protect the cardinals when the chair of Peter is vacant.
Pope Francis Urges World Not to Forget Countries in Need of God’s "gift of peace"
The 88-year-old pontiff has asked people to remember to pray for God’s “gift of peace” for those suffering in several countries.
Pope Francis in "stable" Condition, Rested Well Saturday/Sunday Night, "showing a good response to treatment": Vatican
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Joy in Nigeria’s Yola Catholic Diocese after Successful “rescue” of Two Priests Abducted from Parish Rectory
Fr. Matthew David Dutsemi and Fr. Abraham Saummam abducted on February 22 from the Catholic Diocese of Yola in Nigeria have been rescued, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Diocese has confirmed.
Lenten Season Opportunity to Be “conscious of pain of poverty, scandal of inequality”: Cardinal Brislin, South Africa
The Lenten Season offers an opportunity for the people of God to come to terms with the realities in their respective contexts, including the human challenges such as the inability to meet basic needs and the “scandal of inequality”, South Africa’s Stephen Cardinal Brislin has said.
Pope Francis Thanks World’s Volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness"
The Vatican released the pope's March 9 Sunday homily and Angelus message dedicated to the approximately 25,000 men and women participating in the March 8-9 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering.
Pope Francis: Temptations, Falls Do Not End in Failure for Those Who Believe in God’s Love
In his prepared March 9 homily for the first Sunday of Lent, the Holy Father said difficulties and trials do not "end in failure” for Christians who embrace their relationship with God our redeemer.
Give up candy? Mother Angelica’s Five Tips for Your Lenten Sacrifices
Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, explained that Ash Wednesday is an invitation to consider the end of our lives and orient ourselves toward ultimate realities.
Pope Francis' Health Condition "stable" with "slight improvement": Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Catholic Charity Foundation Dedicates 2025 Lenten Campaign to “martyrs of our time”, Christians Under Attack in Africa
The Catholic Charity Foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has launched its 2025 Lenten Campaign dubbed “Martyrs of our time: Witnesses of Hope” to journey with the persecuted Church, including countries in Africa where followers of Jesus Christ suffer because of their faith.
Convergence of Lent, Ramadan “moment to exert religious, moral, and spiritual influence on our world”: Nigerian Bishop
The near-simultaneous observance of Ramadan by Muslims and Lent by Catholics presents a unique opportunity to highlight their profound religious, moral, and spiritual significance to the world, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of Nigeria’s Oyo Catholic Diocese has said.
International Women’s Day: 10 Inspiring Quotes from Catholic Female Saints
On International Women’s Day, Christians can look to the wise words of female saints who serve as role models for women around the world.
Pope Francis Thanks Pro-life Pilgrims on Movement for Life Golden Jubilee, Lauds Dedication to “service of human life”
The 88-year-old pontiff thanked the pro-life pilgrims on their organization’s 50th anniversary, praising their concrete support for mothers experiencing difficult pregnancies.
Pope Francis Spends Quiet Night in Hospital, Marks Three Weeks Since Hospitalization: Vatican Updates
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.
International Women’s Day: Africa’s Catholic Bishops Urge Women to “embrace their God-given potential”
Ahead of the annual event of the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked March 8, Africa’s Catholic Bishops have urged women across the continent to recognize and make good use of the various graces they have received from God to shape their role in families, communities, and society.
Bodies Everywhere, “on the streets, from the lake”, Church Sources Bemoan Daily Killings in DR Congo
Local church sources in Bukavu, a city in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which reportedly fell in the hands of March 23 Movement (M23) rebel forces mid-February have painted a grim picture of the ongoing violence in the region, where they say killings have become a daily norm.
10 Little-known Facts about the Early Visionary St. Perpetua and Her Companion St. Felicity
As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are some interesting things to know about these early martyrs.
In Prerecorded Message, Pope Francis Voices Thanks to Participants in Prayer in St. Peter’s Square Thursday Night
The Holy Father’s voice was hoarse, and he was noticeably out of breath in the brief audio message, which the Holy See Press Office said was recorded today.
Pastoral Agents in Sierra Leone’s Makeni Diocese Urged to Avail Church Resources to Facilitate Lenten Observance
Bishop Bob John Hassan Koroma of the Catholic Diocese of Makeni in Sierra Leone has urged Priests and other pastoral agents serving in his Episcopal See to make Church resources available to the people of God under their care, especially during the Lenten Season.
Pope Francis’ Health Remains Stable As He Continues Physiotherapy in Hospital: Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
