Local bishop provides statement on Pope Francis' health complications

Local bishop provides statement on Pope Francis' health complications

Bishop Lawrence Persico, of the Diocese of Erie, provided a statement on Pope Francis' ongoing health complications. It reads: "We are calling on all the faithful throughout the Diocese of Erie and beyond to unite in prayer during this crucial time of the Holy Father’s need. Pope Francis has been a beacon of hope, guidance and spiritual leadership. He is now facing a period of suffering, particularly through the various illnesses he is enduring.…

Outpouring of good wishes and prayers for Pope Francis

Messages of support and prayers for Pope Francis' health pour in, as he continues to be hospitalised at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

British Catholics offer their prayers and support to the Pope

Pope Francis has been hospitalised for a week, initially with issues relating to bronchitis, but this week it was confirmed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church has a respiratory tract infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

Jubilee pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics pray for Pope Francis

Marcin Bogacki of Warsaw, Poland (far right) prays before walking through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica with his mother and 4-year-old son on Feb. 21, 2025. / Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Vatican City, Feb 21, 2025 / 11:20 am (CNA). Local Catholics and jubilee pilgrims in Rome are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as he marks one week in the hospital for treatment for pneumonia.Pilgrim groups and individuals from around the world contin…

Jubilee Pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics Pray for Pope Francis

Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Marcin Bogacki of Warsaw, Poland (far right) prays before walking through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica with his mother and 4-year-old son on Feb. 21, 2025. Across Rome, local Catholics are offering Masses and special prayers for Pope Francis’ health.

Catholics worldwide unite in prayer for pope's health

As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope's Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health.