The Holy See Press Office issued the following medical update on Pope Francis on Saturday evening:

The condition of the Holy Father continues to be critical. Therefore, as explained yesterday, the Pope is not out of danger. This morning, Pope Francis experienced an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity, which required the administration of high-flow oxygen...

Pope Francis marked one week in the hospital on Friday as he continues to fight pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection.

The 88-year-old pontiff has shown some improvement, the Vatican reported, but doctors caution that recovery may take time.

Francis' health has been a persistent concern throughout his papacy, particularly given his history of respiratory issues. The latest hospitalization has renewed speculation over whether the pontiff might consider stepping down, following the precedent set by Pope Benedict XVI.

Every February, Black History Month helps us reflect on how our nation’s racial past informs our present—to acknowledge the enduring effects of racial injustice and the need for systemic reform, both in society and in the church.

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee and chairman of the committee for laity, marriage, family life, and youth criticized the new Trump administration order expanding in vitro fertilization (IVF) access.

Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, and Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, released a joint statement issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposing the president’s order and urging more humane options for infertility.

Thousands of college students gathered at Ohio State University on Tuesday night to seek the hope that's found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and nearly 2,000 of them made decisions to give their hearts to God.

It was the second massive revival event of 2025 organized by the Unite US movement, and this time students braved sub-freezing temperatures down in the teens to get baptized in the backs of U-Haul trucks.

A supernatural Christian revival is stirring up once again on American college campuses through Unite US – an evangelistic movement marked by salvations, water baptisms, and worship. Last night at the University of Kentucky, more than 2,000 students responded to the gospel message of Jesus Christ and many took part in spontaneous baptisms.

"It's hard to believe. This keeps happening. It is insane," said Unite US speaker and founder of IF:Gathering Jennie Allen.

Unite US was birthed out of a desire to "lift the name of Jesus."

“Is Pastor Steve available? I have an important question for him.” 

She hadn’t offered her name, but I knew the woman’s voice on the other end of the line. In fact, I could picture her customary pew, the spot where she’d shuffle slowly every week, undeterred by the fact that the service had started ten minutes ago and we’d already gotten to the prayer of confession. Father, forgive me for getting exasperated at the disturbance of latecomers.

“No ma’am,” I said. “He’s not in at the moment. Could I take a message?” 

President Donald Trump issued pardons for 23 pro-life activists on Thursday, fulfilling a promise he made during the presidential campaign.

Trump signed the pardons on Thursday in the Oval Office of the White House on the day before the March for Life to be held in Washington, D.C., according to the Thomas More Society.

Over the past few years, our society has continued its trend toward increased political polarization, as the share of people swinging to the far left and right increases. In fact, a recent poll shows that nearly half of US voters believe those in the opposing political party are “downright evil.”

On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. And since winning the election, the president-elect has made it a point to put faith front and center.

Video footage circulating across social media reveals guests at Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate lifting up the name of Jesus. 

"Lord, bring revival in America," reads a caption posted by Pastor Travis Johnson. "God, we need you in America today."

This is not the first time praise has rung out from the president-elect's camp.