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Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
Man with disfigured face whose embrace with Pope Francis touched the world dies
The pontiff embraced Vinicio Riva while greeting pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square after a general audience in 2013, the year... Read more
Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after 3 days in the hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. 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: Greatness is not found in self-sufficiency but in trust in the Lord
Pope Francis said that recognizing one’s own frailty allows for the possibility to discover that true strength comes from placing... Read more
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... 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
For Thailand Catholics, God's mercy exceeds limits of illness
Hundreds of sick and physically challenged people marked the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy in Thailand with a special procession... Read more
Pope Francis cancels appointments due to a slight fever
On Thursday Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi SJ announced that after Pope Francis celebrated his usual morning Mass, he canceled... Read more
When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one. Read more
Pope to sick children: Don’t be afraid to ask God 'Why?'
“Why do children suffer?” Pope Francis asked this of a group of children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their... Read more
Cardinal George returns to hospital for routine care
Cardinal Francis George, the Emeritus Archbishop of Chicago, was readmitted to the hospital over the weekend for planned pain management... Read more
For Cardinal George, God's grace is bigger than cancer
Despite the uncertainty that comes with cancer, Cardinal Francis George, the retired Archbishop of Chicago, says his days are filled... Read more
Pope cancels hospital visit due to 'sudden indisposition'
As spectators were awaiting the visit of Pope Francis to an Roman hospital, it was announced by Bishop Claudio Giuliodori... Read more
Pope Francis continues rest due to 'a minor indisposition'
Following the cancellation of his public commitments yesterday morning due to tiredness, Pope Francis has decided to continue his rest... Read more
Pope Francis postpones meetings due to tiredness
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi S.J. has announced that Pope Francis canceled his meetings today in order to rest following... Read more
Pope says caring for sick brings 'the smile of God'
Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of the Sick Dec. 7, emphasizing the important role of hope... Read more
