Pope Francis’ message for World Day of the Sick 2022

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Pope Francis

For the 30th World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis reflects on our call to show mercy and on the witness of healthcare workers, missionaries, and Catholic hospitals.

Pope Francis’ message for World Day of the Sick 2021

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of a trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick in his message for World Day of the Sick 2021.

Pope Francis’ Message for the 2019 World Day of the Sick

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Read Pope Francis' message, inspired by the generosity of St. Mother Teresa, for the 27th World Day of the Sick to be celebrated in Calcutta on 11 February.

World Day of the Sick, February 11, 2015

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Sickness Sometimes I fancy that I could have created a better world than God has. Of course, someone could counter that God did in fact create a better world than this one, but our first parents messed it up. And that person could add that we humans continue to mess up our world through […]

Perspectives Daily – February 11, 2014

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Carlos Ferreira

Tonight on Perspectives Pope Francis remembers Pope Benedict’s resignation with a Tweet And we tell you how Canadian dioceses will observe the World Day of the Sick

Catholic Focus: St. Elizabeth Health Care

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Cheridan Sanders

Today as we mark the World Day of the Sick and pray for those who suffer with illness, we thought to inspire you with the work of Saint Elizabeth health care. As an award-winning not-for-profit and charitable organization, Saint Elizabeth is known for its social innovation and breakthrough clinical practices. Their team of 6,000 nurses […]

CNS Vatican Report: A Feast and Two Anniversaries in Rome

Friday, February 11, 2011

Matthew Harrison

Friday is the World Day of the Sick (read the Pope’s message for the day here) and Saturday marks the 80th birthday for Vatican Radio. Catholic News Service’s Rome bureau chief John Thavis reports. To download Flash Player please click here

February Papal prayer intentions focus on the family and the sick

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Matthew Harrison

We Canadians like our summer long weekends. Once May arrives, we indulge in a monthly long weekend until October! (With the exception of June outside of Quebec.) In an attempt to satiate our long weekend desires, five provinces have a long weekend in February. Three of those provinces — Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan — celebrate […]