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Catholic Standard23h
Pope thanks medical team that cared for him during hospitalization
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis personally thanked the health care workers and medical staff who cared for him in Rome's Gemelli hospital for 38 days while he recovered from respiratory infections.
Journal Online2d
Lenten reflections: Encyclicals for a troubled world
Holy Week is an opportune time to reflect upon papal encyclicals that offer profound guidance relevant in these challenging times as the timeless wisdom found in social teachings of the Catholic Churc ...
Manila Bulletin3d
Papal encyclicals have answers to global crisis
Those who have started their Lenten reflections may find a lot of insightful guidance from landmark encyclicals that remain ...
The Straits Times16d
Pope’s convalescence recalls John Paul II’s agony
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis’ convalescence has revived memories of the painful end of John Paul II’s life, highlighting the need to balance protecting his fragile health with keeping him in ...
National Catholic Register16d
Pope John Paul II 20 Years Later: ‘He Lives in Hearts’
In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day. (photo: Gregorini Demetrio ...
Sentinel-Tribune16d
April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84
Today is Wednesday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2025. There are 273 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 2, 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, died in his Vatican ...
Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester16d
Leaders discuss St. John Paul II’s legacy on 20th anniversary of his death
POZNAN, Poland (OSV News) — As the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s death approached April 2, top world leaders and thinkers gathered in Poznan, Poland, to discuss his legacy. A common thread of ...
Pope’s work during convalescence includes clearing path for saints from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel, the Vatican said Tuesday, in signs of continued improvements during his ...
Associated Press19d
Pope’s willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world
(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File) FILE Pope John Paul II is pushed on his chair while passing priests and bishops during a procession in Lourdes, southwestern France, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004. (AP ...
Crux19d
With Pope Francis out of the hospital, John Paul II’s final years come to mind
The pope in those days was John Paul II, who had the looks of a leading man and the gait of a star athlete when he was elected and kept them both for well over a decade. John Paul II had an ...
Associated Press19d
Doctor cites the pope’s ‘surprising improvement’ after surviving life-threatening crises
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Dr. Sergio Alfieri told The Associated Press that ...
NKyTribune20d
Special program at TMU to celebrate Pope John Paul II on 20th anniversary of his death
Thomas More University’s Institute for Religious Liberty will present a special program on Monday in celebration of Pope Saint John Paul II on the 20th anniversary of his death. Dr. Paul Kengor ...