Pope Francis Shows ‘Further Slight Improvement’
February 26th, 2025Bishop Pohlmeier Calls for Continued Prayer By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ condition has shown “further slight improvement” over the past 24 hours, according to the Vatican’s evening medical bulletin on Feb. 26. The statement noted that the “mild renal insufficiency” previously observed “has receded,” and a CT scan performed on […]
Pope in good spirits; Vatican to host rosary for him in St. Peter’s Square
February 24th, 2025By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The morning after Pope Francis’ doctors said that he remained in “critical” condition and showed initial signs of renal insufficiency, the Vatican press office said the pope was in “good spirits” and continuing his treatment. The press office also announced that Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican […]
Catholic Charities Layoffs Follow Federal Funding Freeze
February 21st, 2025By Kathleen Bagg JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Catholic Charities Bureau has been forced to halt its refugee resettlement services due to the federal government’s recent suspension of refugee arrivals and frozen reimbursements for services already provided. The funding freeze, resulting from an executive order on immigration issued Jan. 20, has left the program without more than $600,000 […]
Honoring St. Peter’s Mission – and Praying for Pope Francis’ Healing
February 21st, 2025By Erin McGeever Did You Know? On February 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. This feast isn’t about a physical chair but rather what it represents—the authority given by Jesus to St. Peter, which has been passed down through the popes for over 2,000 years. The word “chair” […]
Bishop Pohlmeier Explains the Basis for the USCCB Lawsuit
February 20th, 2025The USCCB has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s suspension of funding for refugee assistance programs. For decades, the Church has partnered with the government to help legally admitted refugees resettle in the U.S. The sudden loss of funding disrupts this mission and withholds payment for work already completed under federal agreements. It’s important […]
Celebrating the Jubilee of Deacons in Parishes, February 21-23
February 20th, 2025The Permanent Deacon By Deacon David Yazdiya The Book of Acts, chapter 6, records the beginning of the diaconate. The diaconate was established because the Apostles needed more time for prayer and the ministry of the word. The original deacons were chosen for their dedication to the Church and their faith in Christ. Stephen, the […]
Holy Father’s Condition Stable; Tests Show Some Improvement
February 19th, 2025By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ doctors described his condition as “stable” late Feb. 19 even though “blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement, particularly in the inflammatory markers,” which are used to monitor infections, a Vatican medical bulletin said. As further proof that the […]
USCCB Files Lawsuit on Unlawful Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
February 19th, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a lawsuit on February 18 challenging the government’s unlawful suspension of funding for its refugee admissions program. For decades, the USCCB has partnered with the U.S. government and locally based Catholic partners to help nearly a million individuals find safety and build their lives […]
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February 11th, 2025Standing for Life: A Call to End the Death Penalty More than 30 years ago, a terrible crime took the lives of two innocent people, Gregory and Kimberly Malnory. Now, the State of Florida plans to take another life in return. Join the Catholic bishops of Florida and other community citizens in calling for an end to this cycle of violence. […]
Bishops Call for Federal Immigration Reform
February 5th, 2025For decades, Florida’s bishops, along with their counterparts across the United States, have consistently urged Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Church teaching affirms a country’s right and responsibility to promote public order, safety, and security through well-regulated borders and just immigration policies. However, the solution to the nation’s inadequate immigration system must come at […]
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