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Vance jabs at Catholic Church as Pope Francis remains hospitalized
Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis remains hospitalized.
Despite speculation pope is dying, Francis shows he is still in charge of Catholic church
Pope Francis continued his slow recovery from double pneumonia on Thursday, beating back speculation of an imminent death, resignation or conclave and signaling that he was still very much in charge, albeit in a weakened state.
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at Catholic breakfast after immigration dustup
Vice President JD Vance led the audience at the 20th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in prayer for the ailing Pope Francis, who has criticized the Trump administration over its immigration policy.
Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
A scholar of global Catholicism writes how Francis has opened the church to the outside world in ways no pope had done before.
Vance ‘surprised’ by pope's criticism, prays for his recovery at Catholic prayer breakfast
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Vice President JD Vance said he was "surprised" by Pope Francis' criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policy, but said he is praying for the pontiff's recovery amid his hospitalization.
Vance leads prayer for Pope Francis at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast
U.S. Vice President JD Vance led attendees at the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in a prayer for Pope Francis’ health.
VP Vance prays for Pope Francis, turns cheek on political disputes
Vice President J.D. Vance led a prayer for Pope Francis and said Catholics shouldn't let political disputes hurt faith in religious leaders.
VP Vance shares special message to ailing Pope Francis amid breathing crisis
JD Vance shared that though he was “surprised" by Pope Francis’ criticism of President Trump’s immigration policy, he believes the pontiff is “fundamentally a person who cares about the flock of Christians.
Catholic Vice President JD Vance acknowledges Pope Francis' criticism of US immigration crackdown
The vice president sought to downplay the controversy and said he and his family pray daily for Pope Francis during his hospitalization for pneumonia and other health troubles.
JD Vance talks faith, calls Pope Francis ‘great pastor’
In an off-the-cuff speech Friday morning in Washington, Vice President JD Vance opened up about his faith, providing more details than ever before about his spiritual journey and how his religious beliefs inform his public policy positions.
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is ...
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What does the Catholic Church do when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
And there are no specific norms outlining what happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church if a pope becomes totally incapacitated. As a result, even though Pope Francis remains ...
Catholic church leans on prayer during Pope’s uncertain health
People of the Catholic faith around the world are lighting candles and praying for the health of Pope Francis while he ...
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Read: This is how a new Pope is selected in the Catholic church
The process of selecting a new Pope has become a matter of interest for many people. In the Catholic church, anyone who is a ...
Pope Francis cared deeply for the poor, opened up Catholic Church
The changes Francis brought to the papacy were more than skin deep. He opened the church to the outside world in ways none of ...
Pope had bronchial spasm, his prognosis remains guarded, says Vatican
Pope Francis suffered an isolated coughing fit on Friday that resulted in him inhaling vomit, requiring non-invasive ...
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Pope Francis suffered a severe coughing fit on Friday, leading to him inhaling vomit and requiring non-invasiv
Pope Francis experienced a severe coughing fit, inhaled vomit, and now requires assisted ventilation, according to the ...
‘We’re very concerned for him’: Local religious leader reacts to the Pope’s current health battle
A local religious leader is reacting to Pope Francis' current battle with pneumonia, with the 88-year-old pope having been ...