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Pope doing well after abdominal surgery, asks for continued prayers

The Vatican said Pope Francis is doing well the morning after undergoing abdominal surgery. He expressed his gratitude for the well wishes and prayers received.

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Pope Francis undergoes successful three-hour surgery for hernia

Pope Francis was recovering well from a surgery without any complications. He was already working and making jokes, asking the chief surgeon in jest: "When are we doing...

As Pope Francis Recovers From Surgery, U.S. Bishops’ President Offers Prayers for the Holy Father

On Wednesday, June 7, Pope Francis underwent abdominal surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services...

Child and Youth Protection

Bishop Chairmen Call on Lawmakers to Protect Children Online

In a letter to members of the U.S. Congress, four bishops who serve as chairmen of committees in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) encouraged lawmakers to...

Pope plans to write document dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth and the 100th anniversary of the beatification of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, whose relics were in St. Peter's Square...

Abortion

U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health

Pope has quick medical checkup at Rome hospital

Pope Francis spent the morning of June 6 at Rome's Gemelli hospital for scheduled tests.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of San Diego

Pope asks Catholics to welcome everyone, create communion

One way to understand the Holy Trinity, Pope Francis says, is to imagine a family gathered together where life is shared. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are joined in...

Sacraments

A host of sacramental statistics: Vatican tracks practice of the faith

The Vatican has an office dedicated to collecting statistics from every diocese around the world; the numbers are compiled into a yearbook and include a look at Catholic...