World Day of the Sick
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Pope Francis on Our Lady of Lourdes feast: The Church is close to all who are sick or frail
In his Angelus address, the pope asked people to reflect on what they have done to help the sick and... Read more
Pope Francis: Vulnerability threatens the ‘culture of efficiency’
The Catholic Church will mark the 31st annual World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11, the feast of Our... Read more
Pope Francis: Lack of basic health care access is a ‘social virus’
He said the antidote was a ‘culture of fraternity.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Visiting the sick is a Christian imperative
‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’ Read more
Lourdes shrine invites the sick to find hope through virtual visit
On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the papal delegate for the Marian shrine urged masked pilgrims and virtual... Read more
Pope Francis: Coronavirus pandemic has ‘exposed inefficiencies’ in care of the sick
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had “exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick.” Read more
Solidarity, subsidiarity needed to provide medical care to all, pope says
The principles of solidarity and subsidiarity should be used together to ensure everyone, including the person experiencing poverty, has access... Read more
Pope Francis: Serve the sick with generosity
To serve the poor and sick in a generous manner is a powerful form of evangelization, Pope Francis said Tuesday... Read more
Pope Francis: Health care is part of the Church’s mission
Just as Jesus healed people during his earthly mission, care for the sick is a mission the entire Church is... Read more
Pope's World Day of the Sick message in Arabic for first time
Pope Benedict XVI is having his message for this year's World Day of the Sick published in Arabic for the... Read more
