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Catholics in DFW send prayers for Pope Francis as his condition remains “critical”

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, from the development of Feb 24, 2025

Newest development Feb 25, 2025 · 3 reportsNorth Texas Catholics continue to pray for Pope Francis who remains hospitalized

The global Catholic community is holding its breath as their pope fights for his life. NBC 5 spoke with local congregations on the issue.

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    Catholics in DFW send prayers for Pope Francis as his condition remains “critical”

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    North Texas Catholics continue to pray for Pope Francis who remains hospitalized

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  1. Crux

    As Pope Francis marks first week in hospital, Church leaders call for prayer (opens Crux)

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    Crux's feed description

    Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, sent a message to Pope Francis ensuring of prayers as the pontiff continues his stay in hospital.

  2. Crux

    Pope Francis resting as Rome diocese rallies in prayer (opens Crux)

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    After experiencing a major downturn in his condition Saturday that required high oxygen treatment and blood transfusions, Pope Francis is resting as faithful and church leaders in Rome and across the world rally in prayer.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Catholics in DFW send prayers for Pope Francis as his condition remains “critical” (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The global Catholic community is holding its breath as their pope fights for his life. NBC 5 spoke with local congregations on the issue.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Pope Francis writes personal message amid hospitalization. Read his statement (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Pope Francis is thanking Catholics around the world for their prayers as he continues battling double pneumonia in a Rome hospital where he remains in...

  5. NPR

    Catholics around the world pray for Pope Francis' recovery (opens NPR)

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    Pope Francis remains hospitalized in critical condition, as he battles double pneumonia. And on Sunday, the oldest public church in Rome held a special service for the pontiff.

  6. America Magazine

    A prayer for Pope Francis during his grave illness (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    Loving God: As Francis, our beloved pope, suffers from grave illnesses, we come before you in prayer.

  7. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Bay Area Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis' recovery: 'He's been such a blessing to the world' (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    Sunday Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco included many prayers for an ailing Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition in Rome.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    North Texas Catholics continue to pray for Pope Francis who remains hospitalized (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Catholics in North Texas continue to pray and send strength to Pope Francis who remains hospitalized as he battles lung and kidney problems.

  9. CBS News

    South Florida Catholics pray for Pope Francis amid health battle (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    As Pope Francis continues to fight for his health, South Florida's Catholic community continues to pray for his recovery.

  10. ABC 30 Fresno

    Valley Catholics continue to pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing hospitalization (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Dozens of Valley Catholics offered prayers for Pope Francis inside Saint John's Cathedral in Fresno as the health of the leader remains fragile.

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