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Wednesday Update: Pope rests well overnight, follows Spiritual Exercises amid improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night and is continuing his treatment and physical therapy, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope’s doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital. By Vatican News 3/12/2025 8:30 a.m.Pope …

Tuesday Update: Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture
The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the day. He also followed the spiritual exercises at the Vatican via video link with the Paul VI Hall, spent time in prayer, and received the Eucharist. Vatican …

Genuinely Seeking Christ
by Kary Ellen Berger In the challenging and sometimes forgotten corners of our society, Catholic prison ministry offers a beacon of hope and healing. As we reflect on the words from Proverbs 3:5a, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,” we are reminded that faith can transform even the …

Monday Update: Pope’s condition continues to improve
The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need to remain in hospital for several more days. The Pope participates via video-link in both the morning and the afternoon sessions of the Curia’s spiritual exercises. …

Give up candy? Mother Angelica’s 5 tips for your Lenten sacrifices
By Andrés Henríquez ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 9, 2025 / 07:00 am With the season of Lent, Catholics around the world have entered into a time of prayer, almsgiving, and penance in preparation for Holy Week. There are many and varied sacrifices that the faithful choose to adopt during these days, …

Saturday Update: Pope Francis in hospital shows gradual, mild improvement
The clinical condition of Pope Francis shows a good response to therapy. The prognosis remains guarded. This morning the Pope prayed in his chapel, while in the afternoon he alternated between resting and working. Vatican News 3/08/2025 2:00 p.m. On Saturday evening, 8 March, the Holy See Press Office offered …

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 …

10 ways to renew your life in Christ this Lent
By ACI Prensa ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 11, 2024 / 07:00 am Lent is a time of conversion and penance that the Catholic Church offers to believers to prepare for and live the Easter triduum — the mystery of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. During the 40 days (this …

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 …