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Pope Begins to Receive Very Limited Visits, Vatican says

2 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said. In addition to working with his secretaries, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, April 7, the press office said in a briefing with reporters April 8.
Britain’s Royal Couple Meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

2 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis’ health, Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope April 9, the Vatican press office said. The pope congratulated the royal couple on the 20th anniversary of their wedding and “reciprocated His Majesty’s wishes for a speedy recovery of his health,” the press office said.
Papal Preacher: Resurrection is Power Rooted in Love, Not Domination

2 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Justin Mclellan

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said.
Tourists, Pilgrims, Religious Learn CPR During Jubilee of the Sick

2 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Justin Mclellan

ROME (CNS) — Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as health care workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. “Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive,” sang the 100 red-shirted volunteers near the entrance to the Vatican Museums, using the Bee Gees’ disco anthem — with its tempo of 103 beats per minute — to guide tourists, pilgrims and even religious sisters through CPR basics.
Four Delaware County Parishes Join in Lenten Nights of Reflection

3 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Dan McCarty

Four Delco parishes have come together to celebrate Lent on Tuesday evenings as “Pilgrims of Hope, Walking with Jesus and Mary,” the title for this year’s series. Participating parishes include Holy Cross in Springfield, Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park, St. Madeline in Ridley Park and St. Joseph in Collingdale. Each week’s sessions include prayers, featured speakers, and benediction. It began Tuesday, March 18 at Holy Cross marking the parish’s first year taking part in this series.
Not Knowing Pope’s Role, Vatican Publishes Holy Week, Easter Schedule

3 weeks ago | catholicphilly.com | Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. The list of Masses and other liturgies, released by the master of papal liturgical ceremonies March 27, said only that the services would be celebrated by the “Pontifical Chapel,” which includes the pope, the cardinals residing in Rome and top Vatican officials.
Pope’s Doctors Report More Improvement, but No Date for his Release

1 month ago | catholicphilly.com | Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis no longer needs the “noninvasive mechanical ventilation” he has used most nights since experiencing a breathing “crisis” Feb. 28, his doctors reported in a bulletin released by the Vatican press office March 19. “The Holy Father’s clinical condition is confirmed to be improving,” the bulletin said.
Pope Out of Danger but to Remain in Hospital

1 month ago | catholicphilly.com | Justin Mclellan

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he will remain in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for several more days to continue receiving medical treatment, the Vatican said. The improvements in the 88-year-old pope’s condition recorded in the previous days “have been further consolidated” and were confirmed by the results of blood tests and his positive response to drug therapy, the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin March 10.
Pope is ‘Stable’ Day After Suffering Breathing Crises, Remains Alert

1 month ago | catholicphilly.com | Justin Mclellan

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has not had any further respiratory crises a day after he experienced two of them, the Vatican said, and his condition remained “stable.”The 88-year-old pope “presented no episodes of respiratory insufficiency or bronchospasm,” the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin March 4.
Day After Breathing Crisis, Pope’s Condition is Stable

1 month ago | catholicphilly.com | Justin Mclellan

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and did not suffer another respiratory episode a day after having “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” that worsened his previously improving medical condition, the Vatican said. Still, the pope’s doctors at Rome’s Gemelli hospital said his “prognosis remains guarded.”With the crisis Feb.