National Catholic Reporter2d
From John Paul II to Francis, Vatican treats papal health news with care
Journalists and Vatican officials who have covered multiple pontificates describe the challenges, secrecy and unprecedented ...
National Catholic Register10d
Meet the Cardinal Who Oversees the Making of Saints
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro outlines the journey to canonization. Even from his hospital bed, Pope Francis wanted to make sure ...
Catholic News Agency1d
The Popes in Colombia
That day he also blessed the new headquarters of the Latin ... in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit," he said. 2. Pope John Paul II The visit of Saint John Paul II to Colombia ...
Catholic News Agency3d
24 Reasons for Spending a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament
(Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man) 4. Your hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will repair for evils of the world and bring about peace on earth. "Let us be generous with our time in going ...
National Catholic Register1mon
Pope Francis’ ‘Lifewatch’ Encapsulates the Real Work of the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is at the Gemelli hospital ... Paul VI’s successor, Blessed John Paul I, had the most unexpected death of all, dying suddenly during the night only a month after his election.
John Paul II’s hospital stays at Gemelli were much longer than Pope Francis’ so far. Here’s a look
Pope Francis has spent 18 full days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital recovering from double pneumonia. It’s by far the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.