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Pope's health remains stable amid slight improvements
Pope Francis continues to gradually improve as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Sunday evening.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The end will be the beginning
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the first reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The End will be the beginning.” Here is a summary:
Fr. Pasolini: Pope Francis accompanies us even during his absence
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, explains the theme of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises, saying the witness of Pope Francis' recovery in hospital accompanies those who "live the mystery of suffering."
Nightly Rosary for Pope's health to move inside Paul VI Hall
As of Monday, March 10, the evening Rosary prayer for Pope Francis' health will be held earlier inside the Paul VI Hall to coincide with Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis resting following a calm night
Pope Francis continues to rest on Sunday morning, 9 March, following a peaceful night. The medical update yesterday evening reported that his clinical condition is showing a good response to therapy.
Pope: In deserts of poverty, volunteers offer signs of hope
Cardinal Michael Czerny, delegated by Pope Francis, presides over the Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering. He reads the Pope's homily for the occasion in which he praises those who volunteer for their "generosity and commitment" that offers "hope to our entire society."
Pope thanks doctors for care, calls for ‘miracle of tenderness’
In his text prepared for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invites everyone to care for those who are ill, and prays for the many people suffering due to violent conflicts.
Pope Francis in hospital shows gradual, mild improvement
The clinical condition of Pope Francis shows a good response to therapy. The prognosis remains guarded. This morning the Pope prayed in his chapel, while in the afternoon he alternated between resting and working.
186 missing as migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says four boats carrying African migrants capsized off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving two dead and 186 missing.
Escalating West Bank violence causes more suffering for Palestinians
With the focus on the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warns that the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated to levels of violence not seen since 1967.
Celebrating African women and girls on International Women’s Day 2025
The United Nations’ theme for this year’s Women’s Day celebration is ‘For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.” This year also marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, for women’s and girls’ rights. Since 1995, the call for gender equality in society has increased and many voices from various parts of the world have joined in this call.
International Women's Day: Initiatives for a better future
On International Women's Day on March 8, organizations worldwide are commemorating the day with initiatives designed to help better the situation for women and girls.
Pope: A loving society must free women from pressure to seek abortion
Pope Francis sends a message to a pilgrimage of the Italian Movement for Life, and calls on Christians to take the side of unborn children, whom he says represent every person who has no voice.
Lord's Day Reflection: Responding to temptation with prayer
As the Church celebrates the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the power of prayer in response to temptation.
Pope Francis rests overnight as condition remains stable
Pope Francis had a good night and continues to rest, according to the Holy See Press Office on Saturday morning.
Day of rest and prayer for Pope Francis, whose condition remains stable
On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis’ clinical condition remains stable as he continues to be treated for pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
News from the Orient - March 7, 2025
In this week's News from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Ouevre d'Orient: Lent begins across the Christian world, the Ukrainian Catholic Church calls for peace, Jordan gets a new Patriarchal vicar.
For the first time Palestinian homes demolished during Ramadan
Despite a ruling by the International Court of Justice against Israel’s military occupation practices, explicitly labeling home demolitions as discriminatory and illegal, the number of Palestinian homes being demolished has risen and is even taking place during Islam’s holy month of Ramadan.
Vatican Ramadan message: Christians and Muslims called to ‘walk side-by-side'
In its message for Ramadan, the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue highlights that the Islamic holy month this year coincides with Lent – and calls for “inner transformation”, so that Christians and Muslims might work together for peace.
US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled amid intensified attacks
Ukraine’s President reiterates his call for an air and sea truce after Russian attacks overnight reportedly injured at least 18 people across the nation in one of its largest attacks this year. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia welcomes the chance to host a meeting between the U.S. and Ukraine next week.
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