Pope’s health as of Tuesday, February 25: condition remains critical, but stable

Feb 25, 2025 19:29

The Vatican remains cautious in its assessment of the Pope’s condition, reiterating that his prognosis is still uncertain. Photo: AP Photo/Marco Ugarte

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Trump weighs in on Pope’s health and here’s what he says

Trump Sends Well Wishes to Pope Francis Amid Health Crisis

Feb 24, 2025 18:04

Tim Daniels

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

Religious Freedom

France’s Proposed Ban on Religious Attire in Sports Sparks Controversy

However, critics view the proposed ban as another example of how secularism in France is often used as a tool of exclusion rather than neutrality. While “laïcité” was originally intended to prevent state interference in religious affairs, in practice, Muslim communities argue that it has been selectively applied to restrict their religious expression.

Feb 23, 2025 21:04

ZENIT Staff

Bioethics•Local Church

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access Amid Ethical and Religious Debate

The executive order comes amid growing debate over the ethics of IVF, particularly concerning the fate of unused embryos. Official data from 2021 show that at least 85,000 children were born via IVF that year, while an estimated one million embryos remain frozen in U.S. laboratories.

Feb 23, 2025 20:57

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism

Anglicans begin process to elect new Archbishop of Canterbury

Unlike other positions in the Church, the role of Archbishop of Canterbury is not open to direct applications. Instead, the process relies on nominations, deliberation, and discernment, seeking to identify the person whom God may be calling to lead the Church in this new chapter.

Feb 23, 2025 20:53

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals will return to Rome for a new Consistory in June 2026 requested by Pope Leo XIV

The January gathering brought together 170 cardinals, both electors and non-electors, marking the first such assembly of Leo XIV’s pontificate. The June meeting, he explained, will not be an isolated event

“Pray with the Pope”: A renewed invitation to pray for his monthly prayer intentions

An invitation from the Holy Father to pray for the challenges facing humanity

Pope’s health as of Tuesday, February 25: condition remains critical, but stable

3 ways to walk together in hope (with test questions): the Pope’s message for Lent 2025

Former police officer murders beloved Polish priest: mourning after brutal killing

What does the Pope’s family say about his health condition? His cousin speaks

Pope Francis Warns of AI’s Role in Enabling Abuse, Calls for Ethical Responsibility

Pope’s health as of Monday, February 24: general improvement; abstinence in prognosis by physicians

U.S. Bishops Lose First Round in Legal Battle Against Trump’s Refugee Aid Freeze

Trump weighs in on Pope’s health and here’s what he says

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

France’s Proposed Ban on Religious Attire in Sports Sparks Controversy

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand IVF Access Amid Ethical and Religious Debate

Anglicans begin process to elect new Archbishop of Canterbury