Tag: News
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Pope Francis Shows Further Improvement Amid Treatment for Pneumonia
By Catholic News AgencyFebruary 26, 2025 | 12:36 PM ET ROME— Pope Francis’ health condition has shown “further slight improvement” over the last day, according to an update from the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening, Rome time. A chest CT scan conducted at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday indicated “a normal evolution of…
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REMEMBERING EDSA: COURAGE, RESISTANCE, AND SACRIFICE: Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines
February 25, 2025Manila, Philippines Today marks the 39th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, a historic uprising that ended the Marcos dictatorship. The event was the culmination of 14 years of struggle by the Filipino people against tyranny, human rights abuses, and the plundering of national resources. As disinformation campaigns attempt to rewrite history and…
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Pope’s Clinical Condition Showing Slight Improvement
By Vatican News A communiqué issued by the Holy See Press Office to journalists says Pope Francis’ health shows a slight improvement, and that during the day he received the Eucharist and dedicated himself to some work. “The Holy Father‘s clinical condition is showing slight improvement. He has no fever, and his hemodynamic parameters remain…
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Catholic Schools Reaffirm Commitment to EDSA Lessons
By CBCP News The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the umbrella organization of Catholic schools, colleges, and universities, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the lessons of the 1986 People Power Revolution remain a vital part of students’ education and moral formation. “The 1986 EDSA People Power revolution shall always be a…
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Pope in Stable Condition, Blood Exams Show Slight Improvement
Vatican City, 19 February 2025 – Pope Francis’ health remains stable, with slight improvements in his blood test results, according to the latest update from the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening. The statement confirmed that medical evaluations showed a minor improvement in the Pope’s inflammatory indices. Despite his health condition, Pope Francis continued…
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Pope Francis names 6 Bulacan priests as monsignors
By CBCP News February 17, 2025 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis has honored six priests of the Diocese of Malolos for their “invaluable service and dedication” to the Catholic Church. The diocese announced Monday that Fr. Narciso Sampana, Fr. Domingo Salonga, and Fr. Leocadio de Jesus has been named “Chaplain to His Holiness” and given the…
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Update: Pope’s Recovery Requires Extended Hospitalization
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to a persistent polymicrobial respiratory infection, according to a Holy See Press Office update on Monday, February 17, 2025. His treatment has been adjusted to address the evolving condition, and his hospitalization will continue as needed. As a result, the Pope’s General Audience…
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PH’s top ‘fake news’ researchers launch ‘disinfo hub’ ahead of 2025 polls
A group of Filipino scholars who had led pioneering research on “fake news” in the Philippines has launched an online portal that promises to help Filipinos combat disinformation ahead of the 2025 midterm elections. The Philippine Disinformation Resource Hub (PH Disinfo Hub) is a repository of references, learning materials, and “everything you need to know…
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Pope’s Health Stable as He Continues Treatment in Hospital
The Holy See Press Office released an update on Pope Francis’ health as he continues treatment for a respiratory infection in hospital, assuring that he rested well and that his treatment is proceeding normally (Holy See Press Office, 2025). “Pope Francis rested well during the night. His clinical condition is stable, and the diagnostic and…
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Sister Raffaella Petrini Appointed President of Vatican Governorate
VATICAN— Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., as President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, the Vatican announced Saturday. According to the Feb. 15 bulletin from the Holy See Press Office, Sister Petrini will assume her new roles on Mar. 1, 2025.…
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