Doctors order ‘absolute rest’ for Pope Francis while he’s being treated for a respiratory infection
The Vatican says Pope Francis slept well during a quiet first night in the hospital after being admitted with a respiratory ...
Vatican cancels more Holy Year events as pope remains hospitalized with respiratory infection
ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday canceled papal audiences through the weekend and delegated others to cover for Pope ...
Vatican says Pope Francis is ‘improving slightly’ as cardinals acknowledge resignation is possible
The Vatican says that Pope Francis’ clinical condition is “improving slightly,” adding that he went about his work activities ...
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Faith Works: What does Saint Valentine's death in Rome have to do with romance?
a saint’s feast day transmogrified by time and the seasons into an occasion for selling cards and candy and dinner reservations and other (ahem) romantic accoutrements. Good St. Valentine was ...
Pope Francis remains in Rome hospital for third day, treatment continues
Pope Francis, 88, spent a third day in a Roman hospital on Sunday, with the Vatican saying that he was in a stable condition and that his treatment was ongoing after he was admitted with a respiratory ...
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Pope Francis ‘Peaceful’ After First Night in Rome Hospital
Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning following his admission to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. “The Holy Fath ...
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Gospel in Art: Saint Valentine of Rome
Today is Valentine's Day, a day associated with love and romance, but little is known about the life of Saint Valentine of ...
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St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the patron saint of romantic love
But it seems that nothing else is known about this possible saint. The St. Valentine celebrated today may have been two different people. One account holds that St. Valentine was a priest in Rome ...
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Saint Valentine, Saint Hyacinth, and the lovers Aquila and Priscilla
While Saint Valentine has become a global icon, the Orthodox Church has its own saints associated with love. On February 13, ...