With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.
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Pope Stable; His Lung Infection Slightly Improved, Vatican Says
Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.
20% of Adults Have Left Their Childhood Religion, Study Shows
A new study has found that in many countries around the world, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religion, with Christianity and Buddhism being the religions that have experienced the largest losses.
Vatican Statistics: Baptisms Down, but First Communions, Confirmations Up
The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and baptisms all declined, according to Vatican statistics.
Pope Knew He ‘Might Not Make It,’ Physician Says
For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day.
The Life, Death, and Life Again of Father Edward Wallace in WWI
On Oct. 10, 1918, every priest in the Diocese of Brooklyn received a somber note from the chancery. “Reverend dear Father,” it began. “You are hereby respectfully reminded of our fraternal agreement as members of the Priests Purgatorial Society, to say three Masses for the soul of Rev. Edward A. Wallace, Chaplain, U.S.A., who died recently in France.”
Pope Francis Released from the Hospital After 5-Week Stay Battling Pneumonia
Pope Francis was released from the hospital on Sunday, March 23 after he battled a life-threatening case of double pneumonia.
A Journey Home: Local Priest Discovers His Roots in Vietnam
Father Randy Nguyen, parochial vicar for St. Patrick’s Church in Bay Ridge, was ordained in 2024 as the first Vietnamese-American priest serving in the Diocese of Brooklyn. He recently got to visit Vietnam for the first time.
On Road to Recovery, Ukrainian Veterans Rediscover Faith, Friendship
As two Ukrainian soldiers in the Diocese of Brooklyn work to adjust their lives after losing a part of their legs in battle, they have also discovered a more profound faith to help them along the journey.
How a Brooklyn Priest is Reconnecting Ukrainians in Brighton Beach
Father Sergiy Emanuel raked his fingers through his hair to point out the silver strands that have begun to appear since Russia invaded Ukraine more than three years ago.