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Friday Update: Day of rest and prayer for Pope Francis, whose condition remains stable

On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis’ clinical condition remains stable as he continues to be treated for pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Vatican News 3/7/2025 1:30 p.m. Pope Francis spent Friday, March 7, resting and in prayer while continuing his hospitalization at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, …
Thursday Update: Pope’s clinical condition stable, he continues his medical therapy

The Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable compared to the past few days. No episodes of crisis or fever have been reported. The prognosis remains reserved. Given the stability of his condition, the next medical bulletin will be issued on Saturday. By Vatican News 3/6/2025 The Holy See Press Office …
Wednesday Update: Pope calls parish in Gaza as his condition remains stable on Ash Wednesday

As his clinical condition remained stable with no new respiratory episodes, Pope Francis called the Catholic parish in Gaza and carried out several work activities, according to the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening. By Vatican News 3/5/2025 2:00 p.m. The Holy See Press Office released the following statement …
Refresher on the rules of fast and abstinence during Lent 2025

Ash Wednesday is March 5, 2025. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Summed up succinctly, Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 and Good Friday, April …
Tuesday Update: Pope Francis’ medical condition stable, no new medical crises

Pope Francis has not manifested any episodes of respiratory insufficiency or bronchospasm. He is alert, without fever, and has cooperated with the treatments. Today, he was switched to high-flow oxygen therapy, and tonight, non-invasive mechanical ventilation will be resumed until tomorrow morning as planned. The prognosis remains guarded. Vatican News …
Monday Update: Pope suffers two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency

By Vatican News 3/3/25 1:15 p.m. On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm. Two bronchoscopies were therefore performed, with …
Pope Francis Sunday Update: Pope’s condition ‘stable’, mechanical ventilation discontinued

Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded. By Vatican News 3/2/2025 1:00 p.m. On Sunday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, too, the Holy Father’s clinical condition has …
Job Opening: Our Lady of Lourdes Principal

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) School has a history of quality Catholic education, and our Parish is seeking the next great leader to continue that tradition. The position starts July 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year. The Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School maintains an exciting educational environment …
Pope in stable condition: No new respiratory attacks

Pope Francis is in stable condition, and has been alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long periods of supplemental high-flow oxygenation. He is continuing to eat on his own and continuing respiratory physiotherapy. The prognosis remains guarded. By Vatican News 3/1 1:00 p.m. On Saturday evening, the Holy See Press …
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2025 / 18:15 pm U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’ health after speaking about his own conversion to the Catholic faith and the goals of President Donald Trump’s administration. “Almighty and generous …