Ukrainian Catholic leader in Philadelphia asks for prayers for Pope Francis
Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is urging people to pray for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized.
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Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia is urging people to pray for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized.
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened and turned into a complex pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
The Vatican has set in motion nightly prayers for Pope Francis in the hope that he might recover and get back to leading the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis showed slight improvement in laboratory tests Monday and resumed some work activities, the Vatican said.
A Delaware County boy with a special connection to Pope Francis is praying for the pontiff with his family.
A Delaware County boy who has a special connection to Pope Francis is praying for the pontiff amid his health challenges.
Doctors say the pope's health situation is complicated because he had part of his lung removed in his 20s. Currently, his medical team is managing a number of issues.
Pope Francis, who is in critical condition with a complex lung infection, is top of mind for many at St. Joe's in Philadelphia this week.
Philadelphians are praying for Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in Rome with a a complex lung infection and other complications. The pontiff visited the city nearly 10 years ago.
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
The new development comes while Pope Francis receives treatment at a Rome hospital.
The Pope stressed that sport also has "a great social power, capable of peacefully uniting people from different cultures."
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Due to health concerns, Pope Francis had skipped the Palm Sunday homily last week and decided at the last minute to stay home from the Good Friday procession at the Colosseum.
The Vatican's daily bulletin confirmed Francis would lead the lengthy vigil in St. Peter's Basilica.
The pontiff, 87, had already been forced to cancel some of his activities in November due to breathing problems.
A month after Pope Francis said priests can bless same-sex relationships, advocates say it's a step toward a more inclusive church.
A month after Pope Francis said Catholic priests can bless same-sex relationships, LGBTQ Catholics in Philadelphia say the change is a step toward a more inclusive church.
Pope Francis made his Christmas Day appeal for peace around the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document released Monday explaining a radical change in Vatican policy.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope Francis celebrated his 87th birthday with disadvantaged children and their families Sunday. Children sang to him and helped blow out a candle on his cake.
