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Rome’s diocese calls for a silent prayer for Pope Francis
Rome’s diocese invited all the parishes and religious communities of the city to hold a communitarian silent prayer on Wednesday afternoon for the health of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis names the next Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City
Father David Esquiliano, who serves as the judicial vicar of the diocese, and pastor of Cathedral Parish, said in an article written in Lumen Media that the Pope will accept Bishop Nickless’s resignation when he is able to appoint a new bishop.
Manila cardinal to lead prayer service for Pope Francis
Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila will lead a prayer service for Pope Francis, who is currently in the hospital battling double pneumonia. The “Holy Hour for the Healing of Pope Francis” will take place at the Manila Cathedral at 5 p.
Mumbai parishes unite in prayer for Pope Francis’ recovery
Even as Pope Francis spent his eighth day in a Rome hospital battling pneumonia, reports oscillated between hope and concern. The Archdiocese of Bombay has circulated a communication amongst Mumbai parishes titled ‘Requesting prayers for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis’.
Palma urges faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ health
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has urged Catholics here to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis who recently suffered a bout of double pneumonia. Palma, in a statement on Thursday, Feb. 20, invited the faithful to pray for the pope’s health.
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‘Deeply saddened’: Local diocese, parishioners react to news of Pope Francis’ continued health struggles
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The diaconate, a blind spot of Pope Francis’ pontificate?
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Pope Francis selects Richard F. Reidy as next bishop of the Diocese of Norwich
Pope Francis has chosen Rev. Monsignor Richard F. Reidy from the Diocese of Worcester, Mass. to fill the position. He is the ...
'Pray for the Holy Father' | Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth speaks on Pope Francis' hospitalization
The Catholic community is united in prayer as Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a respiratory crisis.
Pope Francis is in ‘critical condition,’ Vatican says
The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a “prolonged asthmatic crisis” and low platelets, the Vatican said, but was alert and ...
Headstrong Francis Put the Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say
Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially ...