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Pope’s doctors report more improvement, but no date for his release

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis no longer needs the “noninvasive mechanical ventilation” he has used most nights since experiencing a breathing “crisis” Feb. 28, his doctors reported in a bulletin released by the Vatican press office March 19. “The Holy Father’s clinical condition is confirmed to be improving,” the bulletin said. In addition to…

Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as ‘pilgrims of hope’

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation as “pilgrims of hope,” offering their lives generously in service to others and as a response to God’s love. Every vocation in the church — to ordained ministry, consecrated life or life as a layperson —…

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

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Reading 1 Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Hear the word of the LORD, princes of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, people of Gomorrah! Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the…

Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March 18, indicating that his need for supplemental oxygen continues to diminish.  The pope received high-flow oxygen through a nasal tube overnight, it said, a change from the noninvasive mechanical ventilation he had been using since he…

“Walking with Moms” Puts the Gospel of Life into Action, says Bishop Thomas

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WASHINGTON – “Since the launch of Walking with Moms in Need, Catholics in dioceses and parishes across the country have put the Gospel of Life into action,” said Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.  Bishop Thomas offered the following update for the 5th anniversary of Walking with Moms in…