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Pope’s health as of Wednesday, March 5: Pope received ashes and had no new episodes of respiratory failure

Pope Francis Remains Stable as Lent Begins, Receives Ashes in Private Ceremony

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Pope Francis

Health of the Pope as of Tuesday, March 4: tuesday night (early Wednesday morning) on non-invasive mechanical ventilation

One of the key updates from the Vatican’s medical team is that, as planned, Pope Francis will resume non-invasive mechanical ventilation overnight. The decision reflects ongoing caution in managing his respiratory function while ensuring his comfort.

Mar 04, 2025 19:32

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Vice President Vance’s Full Speech at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

We offer below the complete speech given by JD Vance

Mar 04, 2025 19:16

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How Many Legionaries of Christ Are There in 2025? Most Recent Statistics Are Published

The year 2024 ended with 1,309 Legionaries of Christ: 3 Bishops, 1,033 priests (+16 compared to the previous year), 226 religious men in formation (-13) and 47 novices (-10). The variation compared to the previous year is -1%n members.

Mar 04, 2025 16:07

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Local Church

Vice President Vance Addresses Papal Criticism, Highlights Trump’s Support for Catholics at National Prayer Breakfast

Vance, a Catholic convert, acknowledged that he was surprised by the Pope’s remarks but chose to focus on what unites rather than divides them

Mar 04, 2025 16:04

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A «Box Office» Pope: Vatican Reveals Number of People That Attended Events with Leo XIV in 2025

Between Pope Francis and Pope Leo, the total number of people received was 3,176,620.

Pope Leo XIV Named Treccani’s Person of the Year: A Pontificate of Subtle Strength and Measured Influence

By exercising quiet leadership, prioritizing pastoral care, and resisting the pressures to adopt extremes, he has positioned the Catholic Church as a thoughtful actor in global discussions on justice, peace, and human dignity

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Bishop Who Visited the Pope in Hospital Talks About the Pope and the Church’s Prayer of Intercession for Him

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Pope’s health as of Wednesday, March 5: Pope received ashes and had no new episodes of respiratory failure

Health of the Pope as of Tuesday, March 4: tuesday night (early Wednesday morning) on non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Vice President Vance’s Full Speech at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

How Many Legionaries of Christ Are There in 2025? Most Recent Statistics Are Published

Vice President Vance Addresses Papal Criticism, Highlights Trump’s Support for Catholics at National Prayer Breakfast