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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Vatican News 2/28 2:14 p.m. The Holy Father, this afternoon, after a morning spent alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel, experienced an isolated episode of bronchospasm. This caused an episode of vomiting, which led to him inhaling some and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition. The …

On Shrove Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, also commonly referred to as “Fat Tuesday”, the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will be hosting a free pancake dinner starting at 5:30 pm. The dinner will be held on the 3rd floor in The Upper Room (elevator available). Shrove Tuesday falls …