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 …

Vatican News 2/27 1:43 p.m. The Holy Father’s clinical condition is confirmed to be improving again today. He alternated high-flow oxygen therapy with a Ventimask. Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are necessary before the prognosis can be lifted. In the morning, the …

By Vatican News 2/26 1:28 p.m. On Wednesday evening, the Holy See Press Office provided the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “The Holy Father’s condition has shown a slight further improvement over the past 24 hours. The mild kidney insufficiency observed in recent days has subsided. A chest CT scan carried …

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 25, 2025 / 14:05 pm Vice President JD Vance will speak at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) held on Friday, Feb. 28, in Washington, D.C., the organization has announced. “I am honored to be able to address the 20th annual National Catholic Prayer …