Mon 24 March

Monday of the 3rd week of Lent First reading 2 Kings 5:1-15 There were many lepers in Israel, but only Naaman, the Syrian, was cured Naaman, army commander to the king of Aram, was a man who enjoyed his master’s respect and favour, since through him the Lord had granted victory to the Aramaeans. But … Read moreMon 24 March

Pope Francis released from hospital, makes first public appearance in 5 weeks from Gemelli balcony

CV NEWS FEED // Pope Francis greeted nearly 3,000 people gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital Sunday in his first public appearance after being hospitalized since Feb. 14, Vatican News reported. Speaking briefly from a small balcony, the Pope thanked the crowd with a faint “Thank you to everyone!” He appeared visibly tired but offered a … Read morePope Francis released from hospital, makes first public appearance in 5 weeks from Gemelli balcony

Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance in Weeks

Daniel Ibáñez/CNAPope Francis waves from a balcony at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025, following weeks of hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia. During his address, the Pope reflected on this Third Sunday of Lent’s Gospel reading about the barren fig tree, drawing parallels between the patient farmer in the parable and God’s merciful … Read morePope Francis Makes First Public Appearance in Weeks

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