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Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by an accumulation of mucus, which was aspirated both times, according to the Holy See Press Office. On Monday… Read More

In the Monday morning update on the Pope’s health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night. “Pope Francis slept well throughout the night”, the… Read More

A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday evening says Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. The Pontiff was promptly started on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which… Read More

Neary 150 couples participate in Wedding Anniversary Mass By Ed Hopfner Nearly 150 couples joined Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Saturday, February 22, for the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass at… Read More

By Christina Gray For more than one century, St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco has cared for needy seniors in their final years, including dozens of priests of the Archdiocese… Read More

Pope Francis continues to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues subsiding. A recent CT scan confirmed a normal progression of his lung inflammation, and his blood tests returned… Read More

In its daily morning update, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis rested well throughout the night and continues his therapy. By Vatican News “Pope Francis rested well throughout… Read More

The Holy See Press Office provides an update on the Pope’s health: no new episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress; a slight reduction in oxygen flow and levels; and improved test… Read More

Hundreds of Catholics gather in Rome on Monday evening for the first scheduled prayer service in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ health and recovery. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal… Read More

The Vatican notified the public that tests had shown that Pope Francis had developed “bilateral” or double pneumonia

Homily for Mass with the Little Sisters of the Poor/Closing of St. Anne’s Home 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2025; St. Dominic’s Church.

Homily; Married Couples’ Anniversary Mass; Feast of the Chair of St. Peter; February 22, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral