POPE FRANCIS HAS HAD ANOTHER CRISIS AND RETURNED TO EXTREME CRITICAL CONDITION…PRAY FOR THE POPE

Doctors: "Bronchospasm, vomiting with inhalation". Pope Francis' respiratory condition worsens.

The medical report released on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025 states: "The Holy Father in the early afternoon today, after a morning spent alternating respiratory physiotherapy with prayer in the chapel, presented a an isolated crisis of bronchospasm that, however, led to an episode of vomiting with inhalation and sudden worsening of the respiratory picture. The Holy Father was promptly bronchoaspirated and began non-invasive mechanical ventilation, with a good response on gas exchanges. The Holy Father has always remained alert and oriented, collaborating in therapeutic maneuvers. The prognosis therefore still remains confidential. In the morning he received the Eucharist».

ONE ITALIAN BLOG CALLS CARDINAL HOLLERICH’S CONCERNS HYPOCRISY, I SAY, IT IS TO LAUGH!!!!

 

From Luxtoday: 

Cardinal Hollerich criticizes conclave rumors amid Pope Francis' illness

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, a close associate of Pope Francis and archbishop of Luxembourg, has strongly criticised speculation about a possible conclave, which has begun to circulate actively among the Vatican's top clergy. Hollerich called it "appalling" that some priests, bishops and cardinals are already contemplating choosing a new head of the Catholic Church while Pope Francis is still alive.

Hollerich noted that Pope Francis has repeatedly expressed his displeasure with such talk, finding it deeply disrespectful. Instead of speculating about future scenarios, the cardinal said, the faithful should support the pope in prayer and show sympathy for his state of health.

Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, has been undergoing treatment for 10 days at the Gemelli Clinic in Rome. He has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and a respiratory infection caused by various pathogens. According to Vatican reports, the Pope's condition has deteriorated in recent days and blood tests have shown initial kidney failure, which remains under control for now.

Since his hospitalisation on 14 February, rumours have been circulating among the top Catholic clergy about Pope Francis' possible resignation for health reasons. There is already a pre-conclave atmosphere in Rome, which Hollerich says is deeply offensive to the pope and does not reflect true Christian values.

A conclave is a meeting of cardinal-electors to elect a new pope. It is held in the event of the Pope's death or voluntary resignation, as was the case with Benedict XVI in 2013.

SILERE NON POSSUM’S INTERVIEW WITH AN UNNAMED CARDINAL ABOUT THE NEXT POPE THE CHURCH NEEDS…

This Silere Non Possum interview is translated from Italian to English by a digital service which makes the English somewhat clunky. It’s fascinating:

We are wondering who could succeed this Pope. We do not do it starting from the people but from the needs».

«Your Eminence, but who could succeed Jorge Mario Bergoglio? Who could take the reins of the Church in this very delicate moment? If someone were to arrive - which we absolutely need - who would return to the essential and begin to eliminate all these intrigues between journalists, the media, etc... there are those who are already ready to start an unprecedented battle against the Pope. 

As happened with Benedict», I ask. 

«I don't think we should worry. On the contrary. We need someone - but I think you've already written this - who has courage. The first need is to put justice back at the center. We really appreciated what Pope Francis said about mercy. However, in times of growing social and legal complexity, the need for a man who can lead the Church by placing canon law at the center of its mission emerges forcefully. It is not a question of reducing faith to a mere normative question, but of recognizing how canon law is an essential tool for ensuring justice, transparency and even order within the Church. To put it as he would say, we do not need a bureaucratic Pope, but a pastor capable of seeing canon law not as a limit, but as a support for spiritual and community growth. John Paul II did this and had enormous difficulty. A Pope who is aware that justice is an integral part of the evangelical message. Furthermore, I believe that it is necessary to truly return to putting Jesus Christ first. We do not talk enough about Jesus Christ today" he replies.

I provoke him: «We talked about the Synod, about the positions we have to divide up, about the roles and for years we have been saying that decisions must be made synodally». «Yes, but we need someone who then makes these decisions! For this reason too, it is necessary to start making it clear who has authority and who does not. The apostles listen, they consult but the decision must then be made. This is what we as a Church have experienced in recent years. The ability to say "yes, yes" and "no, no" is completely lacking. To bless or not to bless? To allow access to the sacraments or not to allow access? Today everyone does what they want because in the end everything and its opposite has been said». I look at him, smile and say: «Yes, we need a courageous Pope. A kamikaze». He laughs: «The simple fact of returning to live in the Apostolic Palace will be seen as something to criticize. But has anyone asked themselves what will happen when the Pope dies? The Domus has been completely revised compared to what it was in 2013. Structural changes have been made." I interrupt him: "The press has never talked about this either. They keep saying that he lives in a small room." He smiles: "You know very well that it's not like that. The whole plan has been revised. There will be many more of us entering the Conclave now than before. Perhaps because he thought that this year many would leave over eighty." 

The problems, therefore, will also be different with regard to the organization of the Conclave. Contrary to what conspiracy theorists and lovers of "behind the scenes" say, the cardinals are not making agreements or reflecting on specific people. Instead, they are wondering who will be able to collect the legacy of a pontificate like that of Francis. "Although very different from John Paul, let's say that the feelings are a bit like those of 2005. Collecting the legacy of a man like Bergoglio is difficult on a media level. As for the status of the Church, however, it is certainly an unprecedented challenge", he explains. 

We walk and recite the holy rosary. After the litanies, the cardinal turns to me and says: "Write it on Silere non possum that last night at the recitation of the Rosary there were several cardinals and bishops who have suffered serious harassment by Francis. They were there to pray for him. Sometimes I meet someone when I come down from my apartment and we exchange a few words. I have never heard people speak badly of the Pope. Sometimes one of them has said to me: "Your Eminence, I don't understand why the Pope no longer has confidence in me. I don't understand what happened" but never a bad word. Sometimes newspapers create monsters to be able to tell the story of the Church for something that it is not. In recent years many priests have suffered because of the Pope's wrong choices. That's what you write, you're the only ones to say it. It's precisely that uncertainty, sometimes just one word. There was a good priest who was in his secretariat and he was kicked out just because he reproached him for having spoken about him on a television station in his hometown. He sent him back to the Secretariat of State into oblivion. Ruined lives because then people talk, chat and invent many conspiracy theories but what is most distressing is the fact that you live constantly thinking about what could have happened because the day before he hugged you and praised you and the next day he doesn't even want to see you. Then you come to find out, from other people, that he was told something by a person who doesn't even know you and that it isn't even true. However, in the meantime, he has decided so and there are no saints in heaven..."

The Conclave risks being long. Not only will there be more cardinals but it will be necessary to get more people who in reality don't know each other at all to agree. The common feeling, however, is precisely that of returning a little to justice. It seems to be a glue. Benedict XVI wrote in Caritas in Veritate: "On the one hand, charity demands justice: the recognition and respect of the legitimate rights of individuals and peoples. It works to build the 'city of man' according to law and justice. On the other hand, charity surpasses justice and completes it in the logic of gift and forgiveness. The 'city of man' is not promoted only by relationships of rights and duties, but even more and before that by relationships of generosity, mercy and communion. Charity always manifests the love of God in human relationships; it gives theological and salvific value to every commitment to justice in the world."

THE JOY OF SEXAGESIMA

 Pity the Modern Mass goers who are clueless about Ash Wednesday being around the corner. SEXAGESIMA before lent is moral and should be mandated! Here is yours truly enjoying the SEXAGESIMA in moderation, of course. The photos posted in reversed order unfortunately. At my homily, we also prayed together the Hail Mary” for Pope Francis:

POPE FRANCIS IN CRITICAL CONDITION…PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HOLY FATHER…

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS GIVEN...

 Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

Prayer for a Happy Death

O God, great and omnipotent judge of the living and the dead, we are to appear before You after this short life to render an account of our works. Give us the grace to prepare for our last hour by a devout and holy life, and protect us against a sudden and unprovided death. Let us remember our frailty and mortality, that we may always live in the ways of Your commandments. Teach us to “watch and pray” (Luke 21, 36), that when Your summons comes for our departure from this world, we may go forth to meet You, experience a merciful judgment, and rejoice in everlasting happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

WHAT TO DO? WHAT TO DO? OH WHAT IS THE VATICAN TO DO?

Saint Pope John Paul II photographed at the same hospital where Pope Francis is, celebrating Mass. There are also photos of the saint in his hospital bed with a hospital gown being worn. No such photos of Pope Francis as of this date. Why?

At 88 years old, an old man with many comorbidities, now with bronchial and lung infections, Pope Francis is clearly in his dying days. We can’t assign the number of days, months or years, unless one favors euthanasia, clearly immoral, but everything is up for grabs in the synodal church. 

At any rate, Catholics and people of good will should be praying for the pope and for God’s will be done on earth as in heaven. 

But why can’t the Vatican simply tell it as it is. Pope Francis is dying. We don’t know when nor can we predict it, unless this pope changes Church teaching on active euthanasia. 

Instead, they condemn those who are speculating that  His Holiness is going to resign or that his death is near, as though everything will return to as it was in 2013. 

Nothing will return to as it was even two weeks ago. 

I know from personal experience in my pastoral ministry and with my own mother, who was 93 when she died, that things change from day to day. My mom was in a coma days prior to her death, only to wake up, be clear and immediately eat a full meal with dessert to boot. Can we say she improved? No! Two days before her death, she was very clear, joking with family members and having a good time. Two days later she was gone.

We are in an interregnum of some kind even if Pope Francis returns to Santa Marta, the Vatican Motel Six. Remember that Pope John Paul II returned to his Apostolic Palace at the Vatican in order to die and he did die on Divine Mercy Sunday. 

God bless Pope Francis and long live the pope. 

Loving and Merciful God,
We come before You in prayer, lifting up Your servant, Pope Francis, in his time of need. You are the
Source of all healing, and we ask You to surround him with Your loving presence, granting him
strength and recovery. May Your divine grace rest upon him, restoring his health and filling him with
renewed vigor to continue leading Your Church with compassion and wisdom.

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 30:17)

We place Pope Francis into Your hands, trusting in Your eternal care. May he be comforted by the
love of the Church and the prayers of all the faithful. We ask, through the intercession of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, that his recovery be swift, and his spirit be strengthened in Your peace.

May Your will be done in his life, O Lord, and may Your healing power be with him always.
We offer this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity
of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

AS WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS WE ALSO MUST BEGIN TO PRAY FOR THE NEXT POPE AND THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS WHO WILL ELECT HIM…

Many are wondering who the next pope will be. The Remnant has an article that is rather fascinating written by Gaetano Masciullo. He creates the chart below and explains it. 

The white names in all the colors below, are who Masciullo thinks could be pope from the various categories he has created. My favorites, as you can imagine, are in the red section and all of the white names there would be great. My top three choices are 3. Sarah, 2. Eijk/Erdb and 1. Pizzaballa. #1 has a delicious Italian name, so what is there not to love and he would be the first pope in centuries to have facial hair!

After Francis: Who are the Papabili (next conclave's candidates)?

By:   Gaetano Masciullo | Remnant Columnist 

In red, I have highlighted the cardinals who are the most friends of Tradition. In purple, I have indicated the papabile cardinals who, while not explicitly or manifestly friends of Catholic Tradition (especially liturgical), can nevertheless be considered aligned with the Ratzingerian line and thus more conservative from a theological, moral, and pastoral point of view. As is evident, on the whole, traditionalists and conservatives form the majority, despite what one might think. This perhaps helps us understand better why Francis has decided to use the strategy previously explained.

On the left side, we find the more progressive wing of the papabile cardinals. In the cobalt-colored segment, we find three cardinals who could be defined as “moderates,” very discreet in their assertions, but who are very likely sympathetic to the Francis Party. Finally, we find the Francis Party  in the blue section, those whom Bergoglio has repeatedly indicated as his favorites and proteges (actually, his proteges have seen moments of greater and lesser favor from the incumbent over the years). 

Leading papabili names are in white bold characters.

A Prayer for the Election of a New Pope

O God, who in your wondrous love watches over your Church, fill the cardinal-electors with your Holy Spirit

to strengthen and inspire them as they choose a new Holy Father to lead us.

May they choose a shepherd for your Church

who will please you in his holiness and guide his flock

with love and watchful care, especially for the sick, the poor and the vulnerable.

We pray that your Holy Spirit will hover over the one who is chosen

to strengthen him to be a messenger of love, peace and unity in our world.

We offer our prayer through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

POPE FRANCIS’ HEALTH CONTINUES DRAMATIC DECLINE…PRAYERS FOR THE POPE

BREAKING: Pope Francis has double pneumonia, Vatican announces

The latest update from the Vatican about Pope Francis' health reveals that his condition has deteriorated yet again, now presenting with double pneumonia.

SHOULD CLERGY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH BE PARTISAN POLITICAL HACKS? NO, HELL NO!

We live in very polarized political times. Some clergy seem to be more a member of one or the other of the political parties in the USA, than of the Catholic priesthood.

That’s is tragic and a scandal since most Catholics are either Democrats or Republicans. Some are independents as I am. 

Clergy should keep their political affiliation a secret. Like me they should declare themselves independent.

Clergy should not be political hacks for this, that or the other political party. It is a scandal. Did I say it is scandal.

Clergy should stick to what they were ordained to do. Be an image of the High Priest, Jesus Christ, in all liturgical liturgies especially the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

They should apply moral principals to all hot bottom political issues, such as abortion and how we treat those we have allowed to enter this country either legally or illegally. They should not be identified as a being of any political affiliation. Being a Catholic priest should be sufficient, holding up the faith and morals of the Catholic Church and being a prophetic voice to secular politics but not identied with any political parity!

We should critique all political parties especially when they go beyond the laws of God as it concerns life, social Justice and the right to life of the unborn.

Clergy should not be public hacks, especially on social media!. 

IT MUST BE SAD FOR HIM TO SEE THE MAJESTY OF SAINT PETER’S PAPAL ALTAR STRIPPED DOWN

 Perhaps the next pope will name Bishop Guido Marini as the Prefect for the Congregation of Divine Worship…

POPE FRANCIS COMPLEX HEALTH SITUATION CONTINUES…

 PRAYER FOR THE POPE

V. Let us pray for  Francis, our Pope.

R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the

earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Psalm 40:3]

Say the Our Father and the Hail Mary.

O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy

servant Francis, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant

him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over

whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he

attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Pope's complex clinical picture requires longer hospitalization

The Holy See Press Office releases an update on Pope Francis' health as he is treated for a respiratory infection in hospital, noting that his complex clinical picture requires an adequate time of treatment in the hospital, and, accordingly, that his Wednesday General Audience this week is therefore cancelled.

By Vatican News

"The results of the medical tests carried out over the past few days and today have shown a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further change in therapy.

"All tests carried out to date are indicative of a complex clinical picture that will require appropriate hospitalization."

This was the communique of the Holy See Press on Monday updating journalists on the health of Pope Francis who was hospitalized with bronchitis on 14 February at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

As a result of this, the Press Office has noted the Pope's General Audience, this week, is therefore cancelled.

ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025, WHAT DO TLM PARISHES KNOW THAT MOST MODERN MASS PARISHES DON’T KNOW AND IN FACT ARE CLUELESS?

 TLM MASS GOERS KNOW THAT ASH WEDNESDAY AND THE BEGINNING OF LENT IS ABOUT THREE WEEKS AWAY! MODERN MASS PARISHIONERS ARE CLUELESS. THE MODERNS WILL WAKE UP ON ASH WEDNESDAY AND REALIZE THEY AREN’T READY FOR LENT, ALMOST LIKE WAKING UP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING AND NOT REALIZING IT IS CHRISTMAS DAY ALREADY!—YIKES!!!!

IS IT POSSIBLE TO CANCEL THE POST VATICAN II REVISED MASS AND GO BACK TO 1962 AND ITS STATUS QUO FOR ALL THE SACRAMENTAL RITES OF THE CHURCH? I DON’T THINK SO!

As we all know, Pope Benedict’s liberal/progressive allowance of the 1962 Roman Missal and other sacramental rites of that time, was meant to allow both forms of the Mass and Sacramental rites to exert influence on each other and eventually to lead to a third Roman Missal developed in an organic way in terms of any simplifications or revisions to the 1962 Roman Missal. 

Some think that allowing more influence of the 1962 Missal on the modern missal is the way to go and what I advocate. This means restoring the reverence of the older forms, kneeling for Holy Communion and ad orientem but not imposed in such a way to exclude what has happened since the late 1960’s in terms of what is allowed. 

There is no going backwards to the exclusive use of the 1962 Roman Missal and other rites. Why?

It would cause a schism in the Church either in a formal way or informal way. The vast majority of people who attend Mass and others who visit, will not tolerate an exclusively Latin Mass. They prefer the vernacular and they like a less rigidly celebrated Mass that has human aspects of warmth and fellowship. 

In addition to this, what Pope Paul VI was able to do in suppressing the previous rites of the Church in favor of the new occurred when the papal magisterium and the Universal Magisterium of the Church had major clout and lower clergy, religious and laity obeyed in a respectful way even if they had their own preferences. Those days are gone with the wind of the spirit be it Holy or not. 

Thus Pope Benedict's solution is the best way to go. He did not suppress the new Mass or even creativity associated with it, but he allowed the older to coexist with the newer.

Pope Francis canceled Pope Beneidict’s liturgical magisterium and so much more of his genius intellect in favor of a sloppy/banal/worldly 1970’s approach to all things ecclesial. 

Once Pope Francis is gone and a new pope who favors Benedict’s approach is elected, things will improve but not until then. Going back to 1962 is not possible nor is it preferable. It’s a dumb idea no matter how logical it might be presented on paper or in a well researched book.

VATICAN NEWS SEEMS TO BE PREPARING THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD FOR THE INEVITABLE…

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

Vatican News Friday evening update (Rome time):

A statement released to journalists by the Holy See Press Office on Friday evening said "Following the worsening of his bronchitis in recent days," Pope Francis, who was admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Friday morning, "has undergone specialist examinations and has begun hospital pharmacological treatment."

It specified that "initial tests indicate a respiratory tract infection. His clinical condition is stable, with a slight fever."

In conversation with journalists, Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said: "The Pope is calm, he is in good spirits, and has read some newspapers."

Vatican News has updated its statement about Pope Francis’ hospitalization. I think we can read between the lines! 

Prayers for Pope Francis.

Vatican News update:

Jubilee Audience cancelled as Pope Francis is treated for bronchitis in hospital

Due to the hospitalization of Pope Francis, scheduled events for the Jubilee of Artists have been adjusted. 

By Vatican News

Following the hospitalization of Pope Francis who is being treated for bronchitis at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome, adjustments have been made to the upcoming Jubilee events.

A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday said "The Jubilee Audience scheduled for tomorrow, February 15, has been canceled. The Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Artists and the World of Culture, set to take place on Sunday, February 16, will be presided over by His Eminence Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education”.

 “Furthermore, the meeting with artists, originally planned for Monday at Cinecittà, will not take place due to the Pope’s inability to attend," the statement continued. 

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Pope Francis to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis treatment

The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday morning that Pope Francis would be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic hospital following his morning audiences, explaining that the Pope was scheduled to undergo several diagnostic tests and conti

BREAKING! POPE FRANCIS HOSPITALIZED DUE TO DECLINING HEALTH…PRAYERS REQUESTED!

As a priest, I have witnessed elderly people decline very quickly after falls they have suffered. As far as we know, Pope Francis has fallen twice within the last month, one time causing a bruise to his face and another time causing an injury to his arm. We can presume, too, that he landed on the floor. These kinds of traumas to an elderly person start processes that don’t end well.

Also, I have noticed puffiness or bloating in the pope, especially his face. Given his breathing problems there more than likely is low oxygen levels in his blood and perhaps even congestive heart failure when the heart can’t pump well enough to keep the body from bloating from fluids. This can be very noticeable in a person’s swollen or bloated legs. 

More info, below this photo taken recently.

As reported by LaCroix: Those close to the pope have noted that his face appears “marked by fatigue” and that he has gained weight, which some attribute to treatment with corticosteroids—although officially, no information has been released, as the pope is reluctant to publish health bulletins. “He is not in good shape,” a Vatican source said with concern, noting that his stable condition in recent days is not necessarily “reassuring.”