By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 am Shortly before his expected release on Sunday, Pope Francis made a brief appearance from a fifth-floor balcony of the Gemelli Clinic in Rome to a crowd of faithful gathered outside the hospital. The moment marked his first public engagement in …

By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 22, 2025 / 09:00 am Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, explained one of the expressions of reverence Catholics make in church — genuflection — and why they make this sign. In a video posted on X, the cardinal commented that …

While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.” By Vatican News 3/21/2025 3:30 p.m. On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 21, 2025 / 06:00 am Few people associate McDonald’s with the season of Lent, but the fast-food chain has played a small but iconic role in Lenten history — at least in the United States. Known primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s …

How to return to confession If you have been away from the church, or if you have been reluctant or unable to see a priest for confession, you are invited to experience the reconciling peace of Christ through the grace of this sacrament, also called the sacrament of reconciliation. Peace …

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night, and has less need of high-flow oxygen therapy during the day. His motor and respiratory physiotheraphy is also making progress. By Vatican News 3/19/2025 2:00 p.m. On Wednesday evening, the Holy See Press Office …

The Holy See Press Office reports on the Pope’s health condition, noting slight improvements in his respiratory and motor functions. Vatican News 3/18/2025 3:30 p.m. Last night, Pope Francis did not require mechanical ventilation. This was one of the updates shared by the Holy See Press Office with journalists on …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 15:10 pm The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off March 18 and this year’s tournament includes eight Catholic universities competing for the championship title. They are: Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, Xavier University, St. John’s University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint …

Pope Francis is using high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. The swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and published yesterday, has already improved. Vatican News 3/17/2025 3:15 p.m. On Monday evening, 17 March, the Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis who is …

The Shrine offers the St. Peregrine Relic for prayer and veneration. Three times per year a prayer service is held for those who are on a journey with cancer, whether it be as a patient or as a caregiver. The next service will be held on Sunday, March 30th at …