Pope continues his recovery (Vatican News) Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni said on Tuesday that the post-operative recovery of Pope Francis is proceeding normally. The results of routine follow-up tests are good…
A closer look at the condition that hospitalized the pope (The New York Times) Despite its intimidating name, symptomatic stenotic diverticulitis is a relatively common and treatable disorder. It begins as a mild condition called diverticulosis, which is essentially a collection of pouches in the colon wall, usually on the left side. Diverticulosis is extremely common: About two out of three people have the pouches once they get to their 60s or 70s…
Imam, rabbi, patriarch wish pope a speedy recovery (CNA) Religious and political leaders around the world have expressed their well-wishes and prayers for Pope Francis as he recovers in hospital from an intestinal surgery. “I wish my dear brother, Pope Francis, a speedy recovery to continue his dedication to humanity,” Ahmad al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of al-Azhar in Cairo, Egypt, wrote on Twitter on July 5…
Catholic activist detained in China (RFA) Authorities in the northern Chinese province of Hebei have detained activist and writer Pang Jian on suspicion of “splitting the country.” Pang, 30, who writes under the pen-name Gao Yang, was detained by police in Hebei’s Gaobeidian city in January at his home in Pangcheng village…
Who will say what during Vatican trial? (The Pillar) The announcement that 10 individuals will face charges for a range of financial crimes marks the end of a two year investigation by Vatican prosecutors. But the trial, which includes several prominent Vatican figures, is likely to mark the beginning of a new phase in the financial scandal, and could yet lead to more revelations, new accusations, and more figures brought to trial…
A final farewell to deacon ‘who never gave up’ (Angelus) It’s not unusual for people to hug at a funeral. Of course, these are usually hugs of consolation, the kind offered in support and accompanied by grim expressions, sometimes tears. There were hugs when they came to say goodbye — for now — to Deacon Santiago “Jimmy” Salas. Lots of hugs, so many hugs before his June 25 funeral Mass that the interior of St. Cyprian Church in Long Beach resembled the activities of a particularly close-knit beehive. But these hugs were different, offered with arms and smiles wide and accompanied often by backslaps, sometimes laughter…
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