Pope Francis Health Setback, Bishops' Refugee Contract Canceled, New Venezuelan Saint

OSV Newscast · Feb 28, 2025 · 6m

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis experiences a setback in Rome's Gemelli hospital, suffering a dangerous "bronchospasm" today. He remained "alert and oriented" amid treatment, said the Vatican, adding that his prognosis is still guarded. At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Vice President JD Vance he was surprised by Pope Francis' criticism of Trump administration immigration policy, but said he is praying for the pope's recovery…