Vatican releases 1st photo of Pope Francis since hospitalization

The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in over a month, showing him in a wheelchair celebrating Mass in a hospital chapel.

Saint Benedict’s fish fry feeds faith and community for 55 years

On the first Friday in the season of Lent, thousands of Chicago-area Catholics are experiencing a special meal. It’s fish fry season.

Pope Francis shares first message since hospitalization
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Pope Francis, in his first public message since being hospitalized with double pneumonia three weeks ago, releases an audio message to his supporters.

Pope's health weighs on Chicago Catholics observing Ash Wednesday
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On Ash Wednesday, Catholics took time out of their lives to get their ashes for the first day of Lent. Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago held many services and masses on Wednesday.

Union Station hosts Ash Wednesday
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Many Catholics stopped by Union Station to get their ashes on Wednesday.

Recapping the 26th annual Muslim-Catholic Iftar dinner
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The Muslim Community Center of Chicago is partnering with Cardinal Blas? Cupich for a special dinner on Tuesday night.

Holy Name Cathedral burns palms, offers prayers for Pope Francis

Students and parishioners gathered at Holy Name Cathedral for the traditional burning of palm leaves ahead of Ash Wednesday.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says
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Pope Francis suffered a new breathing issue on Monday and was put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.

Pope Francis stable following respiratory crisis
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Pope Francis is currently in stable condition, just a day after suffering a respiratory crisis.

Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital

Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.