Pope, Francis

Prayer for the health of Pope Francis
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 30:17)
Cardinal offers prayers for Pope’s ‘health and perseverance’
The Pope has the “fervent and heartfelt” prayers of Catholics in England and Wales, the Archbishop of Westminster said on Thursday, as the Vatican reported a
Vatican Provides Thursday Update on Pope Francis' Health
Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs, had a "restful night" and got out of bed to eat breakfast in the morning, the Vatican has said. He was hospitalized on Friday, and on Monday, doctors identified a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection that then developed into pneumonia.
Long Island Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis, ponder eventual successor
Jack O’Connell, a former Catholic priest and the retired CEO of the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island said of any possible successor: "I do think, ‘Wow, we could be in for a radical change.’ It could actually be a good radical change. It could also be a bad radical change."
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.
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’.
Catholics worldwide join in prayer for pope's health
In a letter sent to Pope Francis Feb. 17, on behalf of the archdiocese's Catholics, Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva prayed for his recovery "so that strengthened, you can continue to serve the church throughout the world in the exercise of the ministry that God himself has entrusted to you and that you carry out with such love and dedication.”
Bishops urge faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ recovery
Several bishops have called on the faithful to pray for the healing of Pope Francis, who has been diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Italian Bishops Call for Prayers as Pope Francis Remains Hospitalized
Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome for several days, prompting an outpouring of prayers from Catholic communities worldwide. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia,
In his native Argentina, people praying for the health of Pope Francis
If the news concerning Pope Francis’s health problems is concerning Catholics all over the globe, in Argentina it is especially troubling.
Pope Francis’ health ‘slightly improved’ after nearly one week in Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis’ medical condition has stabilized after nearly one week of medical treatment since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14.
Italian Premier Meloni visits Pope Francis in hospital and says he’s in good spirits
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has visited Pope Francis in the hospital and says he’s “alert and responsive” and full of good ...
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs as tests show ‘complex picture,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since last week, was found to have pneumonia in both lungs following a CT scan on ...
Pope stable in hospital and 'asks for prayers', Vatican says - as doctors treat 'complex' infection
The pope's condition is "stable" and he is "touched by messages of affection", the Vatican has said in an update amid his ...
Pope Francis cancels weekly prayer appearance as 88-year-old Pontiff spends third day in hospital with bronchitis
Pope Francis cancels weekly prayer appearance as 88-year-old Pontiff spends third day in hospital with bronchitis - The ...