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Pope Francis announced that he is preparing a document on the Sacred Heart of Jesus to be released in September.

Jesus says to have no fear of ridicule, persecution or criticism for being faithful to the Gospel, but to be afraid of wasting one's life chasing after trivial things, Pope Francis said.

"What matters is not to throw away the greatest good: life. This is the only thing that should frighten us," the pope said before praying the Angelus June 25.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With a slightly quivering voice, before leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital. Greeting an estimated 15,000 people gathered in St. Peters Square June 18, two days after he was released from Romes Gemelli hospital following surgery to repair a hernia, the pope thanked everyone who showed me affection, care and friendship and assured me of their prayerful support. Th

Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital

"This human and spiritual closeness has been of great help and comfort to me," the pope said. "Thank you all, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon who operated on Pope Francis to repair a hernia, says hes better than before

ROME (CNS) -- Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to his chief surgeon. The pope is fine. Hes better than before, said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon who operated on the pope June 7 to repair a hernia; he also operated on the pope in 2021. The pope has confirmed all his trips, the doctor told reporters outside Romes Gemelli hospital June 16, right after the

“The pope is fine. He’s better than before,” said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon who operated on the pope June 7 to repair a hernia; he also operated on the pope in 2021.

Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after a nine-day hospital stay and intends to go ahead with his planned trips abroad in August and September, according to his chief surgeon.