Pope Francis - The Arlington Catholic Herald

Our website is made possible by displaying online ads to our visitors.
Please consider supporting us by whitelisting our site.

News / National & International / Pope Francis

Pope will lead Angelus from hospital, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY — Although still hospitalized, Pope Francis has resumed working and celebrated Mass for his caregivers in the small chapel that is part of the suite of rooms reserved for the popes at Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican press office said July 9.

7/9/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

After fever subsides, pope undergoes scans that rule out infection

VATICAN CITY — Recovering from colon surgery, Pope Francis briefly ran a fever late July 7, leading his doctors to perform a CT scan of his abdomen and chest the next morning to check for signs of infection.

7/8/21

CINDY WOODEN | Catholic News Service

Pope makes 'satisfactory' recovery; histology report confirms diagnosis

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis continued to have a "satisfactory" recovery from colon surgery, and by July 7 doctors had removed his intravenous drip, the Vatican press office said.

7/7/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital

His post-operative recovery is proceeding normally, the press office said, and his "routine follow-up exams are good."More

7/6/21

CINDY WOODEN | CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Pope asks for local events coinciding with World Meeting of Families 2022

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting of Families by holding local celebrations during the gathering in Rome June 22-26, 2022.More

7/2/21

Catholic News Service

When faith, science work together, people come closer to truth, pope says

VATICAN CITY — When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, including religion, they contribute to the search for a holistic truth that promotes the common good and, therefore, promotes peace, Pope Francis said.More

7/2/21

Catholic News Service

Lebanon must not be left prey to 'unscrupulous interests,' pope says

VATICAN CITY — After a day of prayer and reflection with Lebanon's Christian leaders, Pope Francis urged political leaders in the country to set aside partisan interests that have devastated the country.More

7/2/21

Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

God's grace transforms sinners into apostles, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Even the lowliest of sinners can become the greatest of apostles by answering God's call and allowing his grace to work in their heart and mind, Pope Francis said.More

6/30/21

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pope congratulates retired pontiff on anniversary of priestly ordination

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis congratulated retired Pope Benedict XVI on the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination.More

6/29/21

Junno Arocho Esteves | Catholic News Service

Pandemic's economic fallout must not stop Catholics' generosity, pope says

VATICAN CITY — International solidarity in funding the rebuilding of schools, hospitals and churches destroyed by war is important, Pope Francis said, but "we need to be concerned above all for the living stones who have been wounded and dispersed."More

6/24/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope to grandparents, all elderly people: 'You are needed'

VATICAN CITY — Writing to his peers, Catholics who have reached a venerable age like he has, Pope Francis told older Catholics that God is close to them and still has plans for their lives.More

6/22/21

Cindy Wooden | Catholic News Service

Pope renews call for peace in Myanmar

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on the international community to come to the aid of the people of Myanmar, who continue to suffer from violence, displacement and starvation.More

6/21/21

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES | Catholic News Service

More