Pope Francis

How Does the Pope Live His Illness? This Is What He Himself Says from the Hospital

During this time of hospitalization, the Pope has made four publications on X and one on Instagram. Two of the four on X (and none on Instagram) are expressions of gratitude for people’s prayers for him. In the last of them, he expresses the comfort the prayers give him.

Feb 24, 2025 11:26

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

Pope’s health as of Sunday, February 23: a sixth problem of mild renal insufficiency has been added

Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition as New Health Complications Emerge

Feb 23, 2025 12:56

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

Pope’s health as of Saturday, February 22: he is in respiratory crisis, anemic and in pain

Vatican Confirms Pope Francis in Critical Condition Amid Health Complications

Feb 22, 2025 16:19

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

“The Pope Knows He Is in Danger and He Has Asked Us to Transmit It”: The Pope’s Doctors in The First News Conference

The Doctors have stressed that the Pope “Is still not out of danger.” “The question is: Is the Pope out of danger? No. The Pope is not out of danger. The possibilities are open. Because, such an important infection, with so many microbes, then with the appearance of bilateral pneumonia, in a gentleman who doesn’t walk much (we see him, he is in a wheelchair), who is 88 years” old, isn’t something simple.

Feb 21, 2025 15:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

U.S. Vice President asks for prayers for Pope Francis: this is what is known about the Pope’s health as of Feb. 20

Vance’s public message of support comes just weeks after an indirect exchange between him and Pope Francis over the concept of «Ordo Amoris»—the “order of love.” The vice president had previously commented on this theological idea in the context of U.S. immigration policy, prompting Francis to address the topic in an official letter to the U.S. bishops

Feb 20, 2025 18:48

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Giorgia Meloni visits the Pope in hospital and reveals how she found him

In the afternoon, the Pope received an important visitor: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A practicing Catholic and leader of Italy’s government, Meloni met privately with the pontiff for approximately 20 minutes.

Feb 19, 2025 17:23

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis•Rome

Official, Pope’s health worsens: cancellations, good mood and prayer request

Pope Francis Faces Worsening Health, Vatican Extends Hospital Stay

Feb 18, 2025 17:43

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Francis, Trump’s Migratory Policy and Taylor Swift’s Lessons

The questions seem legitimate about why the Pope pronounced himself on the topic that has American society divided. However, it’s no less legitimate to acknowledge that a Letter of a pastoral nature may have the intention (not always understood or sufficiently highlighted) to bring harmony and light where it is lacking.

Feb 17, 2025 17:29

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Vocations

Which U.S. dioceses have vocational replacement, which do not and why? Study answers

The data suggests that dioceses serving fewer Catholics tend to foster vocations at a rate surpassing the necessary replacement level, while larger dioceses—where priests minister to significantly larger congregations—struggle to maintain their clergy numbers

Feb 16, 2025 17:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Three Falls, Bronchitis and His Bad Relationship with Winter

There is no doubt that winter is the worst time of the year for Pope Francis.

Feb 06, 2025 18:28

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Analysis Opinion•Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Francis yes, Church no: survey reveals that the Pope is the most trusted person in Italy

Two-thirds of Italians identify Pope Francis’ commitment to peace and fraternity as defining features of his pontificate. His emphasis on aiding the marginalized and promoting Gospel values resonates with 60% of respondents. Additionally, his approach to communication, which combines -according to the study- clarity with compassion, has earned him widespread admiration.

Jan 21, 2025 21:22

Jorge Enrique Mújica

From Rome

We Want To Offer An Apology

I want to apologize to you in ZENIT’s name. We owe it to you and it seems honest to me not only to say that it happened but also to offer you our apologies.

Jan 20, 2025 06:38

Jorge Enrique Mújica