“Endorsing utilitarian deregulation and global neoliberalism means imposing the law of the strongest as the only rule; and it is a law that dehumanizes,” the pope wrote in a letter to members of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Pope Francis
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Update: ‘No negative consequences’ caused by Pope Francis’ bronchial spasm, Vatican source says
Today’s update from the pope’s doctors dispels the widespread alarm by Friday’s bronchial spasm. An informed Vatican source confirmed that “there have been no negative consequences from that crisis.”
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Update: Pope Francis’ clinical condition ‘remains stable’ and is ‘improved’ compared to yesterday
Pope Francis’ clinical condition “remains stable” and is better than yesterday, according to the latest medical report from his doctors in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, which the Vatican released just before 7 p.m. on the evening of March 1.
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JD Vance prays for Pope Francis’ health, acknowledges his criticism of US immigration crackdown
At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Vance said he wasn’t there to litigate “about who’s right and who’s wrong,” and credited Francis as one who “cares about the flock of Christians under his under his leadership.”
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Source: Pope Francis in ‘critical state’ after bronchial spasm
Pope Francis had a setback after suffering an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
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A complete picture of Pope Francis’ ongoing health crisis
Colleen and Gerry offer the latest update on Pope Francis’ health, his progress, the press conference with his doctors, and the rapid spread of misinformation.
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Pope Francis’ health slowly improves, but he’s not out of danger yet
“Throughout the day, he alternated between high-flow oxygen therapy and a Ventimask,” today’s medical report said. A Vatican source described this change as an improvement.
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Archbishop Gallagher on Pope Francis’ health, JD Vance’s Munich speech and Trump’s Gaza plans
In Part I of this exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, the Vatican’s foreign minister says speculation about the pope’s resignation is “at this time, not appropriate, and it’s certainly not in the cards.”
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Pope Francis beats back speculation of imminent death or conclave as he continues pneumonia recovery
The 88-year-old pope continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia, with results of more medical tests expected later Thursday.
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Update: Pope Francis’ CT scan shows ‘normal progression of the lung inflammation’
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.