August 19, 2026

Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

Tag: Pope Francis

Pope’s return from hospital coincides with Vatican conference on aging

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Even though its focus was mainly scientific, a Vatican-sponsored conference on aging and longevity...

Facing fear with Jesus can set faithful free, pope’s catechesis says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Change can be frightening, but the Holy Spirit encourages the faithful to face their...

Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said...

Pope’s condition continues to improve; he is following Lenten retreat

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' condition continued to be stable with further slight improvements March 11, the...

Pope no longer on mechanical ventilation after respiratory crises

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The morning after suffering two acute episodes of respiratory crisis, Pope Francis no longer...

Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty

ROME (CNS) -- As he continues to receive treatment in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis sent written thanks...

Bishop John Dolan’s statement on Pope Francis

“Pope Francis has been a tireless shepherd, leading the Church with compassion and humility. In this time of...

SECOND UPDATE: Pope continues to be in ‘critical,’ but ‘stable’ condition

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' "clinical condition remains critical but stable" and the "prognosis remains guarded," the...

Deacons are called to selflessness, men ordained at Jubilee Mass are told

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- "Being ordained is not an ascent but a descent, whereby we make ourselves small,...

SECOND UPDATE: Pope diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After undergoing a CT scan Feb. 18, Pope Francis was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia,...