Doctors treating Pope Francis say he is recovering well from surgery, but have asked him not to deliver his Sunday blessing from a hospital balcony. He underwent a three-hour operation to repair ...

Associated Press Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:23 a.m. | Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:23 a.m. ROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily ... and his noontime blessing from the ...

Pope Francis on Sunday told Catholics in Papua New Guinea to have hope and to stay close to God amid their daily challenges, ...

In that preliminary response, Francis suggested such blessings ... s what gives Pope Francis the openness to God’s presence in those relationships.” The Church of England on Sunday announced ...

“The primary concern is that the pope will authorize things that are not contained in Catholic doctrine or that will contradict it — such as women deacons, blessing gay unions,” or weaken ...

DILI, East Timor — It was the farthest trip of his pontificate and one of the longest papal trips ever in terms of days on ...

In October, the pope will preside over a penitential celebration asking forgiveness for abuse, sins against migrants and the ...

Pope Francis flew deep into the jungle of the Southwestern Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Sunday to visit Catholics living in one of the most remote areas of the world and deliver ...

Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a Catholic Church serving marginalized communities as he concluded his first full ...

Except on Sunday, Sept. 8 ... before asking the pope for his continued prayers and blessing. When he finished his testimonial, Abala presented the pope with a local feathered headdress, which ...

On Sunday, adults and children lined the streets ... a pickup truck selling Francis memorabilia. “It’s a blessing for the pope to visit Timor-Leste,” said Fernanda de Jesus, 39, who bought ...

PORT MORESBY (Reuters) - Pope Francis will arrive in one of the world's most remote Catholic communities in Papua New Guinea on Sunday to something ... “For us it’s a big blessing.