Prayers for ailing Pope Francis dominate Mass at St. Agnes
The Rev. Michael Duffy, the rector at St. Agnes, the seat of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, addressed the pope’s condition during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. He began his sermon by asking the attendees to ...
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Pope Francis ‘Alert and Well Oriented,’ Participates in Mass at Hospital
The Holy Father has experienced ‘no further respiratory crisis’ since Saturday. Since his situation is ‘complex,’ the ...
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Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert as prayers pour in
Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...
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Hospitalized Pope Urges Deacons to Selfless Service as Thousands Gather for Jubilee Mass
Pope Francis’ words on forgiveness, service and communion were delivered to more than 4,000 deacons gathered for a historic ...
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‘Dei’ means of God, Bishop Campbell says at annual Mass celebrating Black History Month
Bishop Campbell concluded that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just societal concepts but divine principles. “To me, ...
Catholics Pray for Ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass
The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been hospitalized for more than a week, had a restful night after receiving oxygen and a ...
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Why the Church has celebrated the Chair of St. Peter feast for 1,600 years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more ...