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FaithNews
The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.
FaithThe Good Word
A Homily for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Terrance Klein
FaithThe Word
March 2, 2025, the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus is speaking metaphorically about a truly disabling lack of vision, a spiritual ignorance that can cause one to stumble. Such a lack of vision occasions serious risks: One might follow the wrong teacher or follow the wrong path in life.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis “had a quiet night and is resting,” the Holy See Press Office informed journalists just after 8 a.m., Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, after his 12th night at the Gemelli Hospital.
FaithNews
Signed by the pope and dated Feb. 11, three days before Pope Francis was hospitalized, the decree was released by the Vatican Feb. 26.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Heather Trotta
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
Throughout his life, William Stringfellow was the modern incarnation of an Old Testament prophet, calling out lies and hypocrisy and demanding fidelity to the commandments of God.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Areas for possible dialogue between the church and the Trump administration included anti-human-trafficking efforts, the status of Dreamers and the right of a nation to control its borders.
FaithFaith
Pope Francis introduced a new option for receiving an indulgence this Jubilee Year: fasting from the internet and social media.
FaithNews
Canon law states that a pope can resign, but it stipulates that the papal resignation must be “made freely and properly manifested”—conditions that would be difficult to ascertain if a pope were already incapacitated.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis remains in “critical but stationary” condition, according to the medical report released by the Vatican this evening. The report does not mention any improvement since yesterday’s medical update.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but he is stable and there is “a slight improvement” today on various fronts, according to the latest medical report from his doctors.
FaithNews
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, will lead a public recitation of the rosary at 9 p.m. Feb. 24 in St. Peter’s Square.
FaithFaith in Focus
Loving God: As Francis, our beloved pope, suffers from grave illnesses, we come before you in prayer.
FaithNews
Pope Francis’ hospital stay is raising obvious questions about what happens if he loses consciousness for a prolonged period, or whether he might follow in Pope Benedict XVI’s footsteps and resign if he becomes unable to lead.
FaithVatican Dispatch
The severe breathing crisis that Francis experienced on Feb. 22 has been overcome. The pope is not sedated. He is seated in an armchair and eating normally.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis has had a severe breathing crisis today that required giving him high-flow oxygen and blood transfusions.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Ordinary Time, by Jackson Goodman
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael J. O’Loughlin
FaithVatican Dispatch
Is the pope out of danger? No. Is he in danger of death right now? Also no.