As Pope Francis faces a life threatening health crisis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher held a special Mass in honor of the ailing pontiff. Tapping into Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Healing, Bishop Fisher asked for prayers for the pope’s health. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · February 26, 2025 – The […]
CNA — The Holy See Press Office informed journalists Wednesday morning that Pope Francis had another quiet night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia. “The pope had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office tells journalists […]
Out of concern for the declining health of Pope Francis, Bishop Michael W. Fisher will offer a Mass for the pontiff on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral at 12:10 p.m. The faithful of Western New York are invited to unite their hearts and minds in the Eucharist, and to offer intercession for the […]
Pope Francis’ condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office said in a statement issued Sunday evening Rome time. However, it said, he experienced “no further respiratory crisis” since Saturday. The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy “at high flows” through his […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ health condition has remained stable as he continues a stay in the hospital, though recent blood work showed a “slight improvement,” the Vatican said on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said his clinical condition […]
VATICAN CITY — In his message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications on Friday, Pope Francis encouraged journalists to build communion in the world through sharing stories of goodness and hope. “I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,” the pope […]
Pope Francis criticized potential plans for mass deportations in the United States under President Donald Trump during a wide-ranging Italian television interview on Sunday. “If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price of imbalance. This is not how things are solved,” the pope […]
The Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair called for forgiveness of women who have had abortions ahead of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, reminding the faithful that “no sin is beyond God’s unfathomable mercy.” Jan. 22 marks the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized abortion nationwide in […]
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday, Jan. 11, and named him a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the White House said in a statement. As the nation’s highest honor, the medal is “presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of […]
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Christmas Day delivered the traditional urbi et orbi address and blessing in Vatican City, inviting all individuals and nations to “silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions.” Delivering his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from the Central Loggia of […]
