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Satellite with Pope Francis’ words launches into space
A satellite with Pope Francis’ words from a blessing given during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was successfully launched into space on Monday. Source: CNA.
Pope calls on Christians to become personally involved in plight of the poor
Pope Francis has released his message for the annual World Day of the Poor, stressing that a “great river of poverty is traversing our cities”, and that every Christian is called to become “personally involved” in the struggle against it. Source: Vatican News.
Pope praying and working in hospital as he recovers
The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery. Source: CNA
Pope Francis recovering well, thanks well-wishers for messages
Pope Francis is continuing to rest and recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after successful abdominal surgery on Wednesday. Source: OSV News.
Pope Francis recovering after successful three-hour surgery
Pope Francis is conscious and alert after a three-hour abdominal surgery that was performed “without complications” to treat a hernia, the Vatican said. Source: OSV News.
Pope makes ‘planned’ but unannounced hospital visit for check-up
About two months after a brief hospitalisation, Pope Francis made an unannounced return to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for what the Vatican described as a medical check-up. Source: Crux.
Change course now to beat climate change: Pope
A faster change of course away from today’s throwaway culture and toward greater care for the common good is necessary to ensure the planet’s liveability for future generations, Pope Francis said yesterday on World Environment Day. Source: CNS.
Pope prays for Indian train crash victims
Pope Francis prayed yesterday for the victims of a train crash in India that killed at least 275 people on Saturday. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope receives Voice to Parliament message
Pope Francis has received a book advocating for a Voice to Parliament from long-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocate Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.