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Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium. Read more
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... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory at British baby’s funeral
The pope “sends condolences and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to her parents, Dean and Claire, and to all... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
Vatican: Pope’s health ‘stable’; treatment continues as lung inflammation remains
The Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing... Read more
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. Read more
Pope Francis says he is ‘still not well,’ has aide read general audience speech
Pope Francis, who turns 87 in December, spoke softly into a microphone as he explained that he was “still not... Read more
The pope didn’t summon Spain’s bishops to ‘chew them out,’ Cardinal Omella says
Pope Francis met with Spanish bishops at the Vatican today to inform them of the conclusions of the apostolic visit... Read more
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. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly takes Vatican apartment, salary from Cardinal Burke
The pope reportedly said that Cardinal Raymond Burke was a source of “disunity” in the Church. Read more
Pope Francis sends rosary to president-elect Milei of Argentina
The Office of the President-Elect of Argentina confirmed on X that the country’s new president, Javier Milei, received a rosary... Read more
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. Read more
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... Read more
Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25. Read more
UPDATE: 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. Read more
Bishop Barron in ‘frank disagreement’ with Synod on Synodality’s report on ‘development of moral teaching’
Bishop Robert Barron was not the only bishop to highlight the Synod on Synodality’s discussion of the relationship between “love... Read more
Pope Francis: More sustainable cities can help with population decline
“Putting the person back at the center of the city: This is the way forward,” Pope Francis said Nov. 24. Read more
Vatican draws line on women’s ordination and homosexuality in new letter to German bishops
The letter also warned of potential disciplinary consequences for anyone defying Church teaching. Read more
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 he met wth relatives of... Read more
