Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback
The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.
Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey
More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.
Pope Francis shows slight improvements amid North Texas Catholics' continued prayers
The latest news from the Vatican about Pope Francis is more positive than it has been in recent days. Meanwhile, Catholics across North Texas and the globe are closely watching his health condition.
Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Former Dallas Bishop could serve crucial role if Pope Francis resigns
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who served as Bishop of the Dallas Catholic Diocese from 2007 to 2016, would hold an important role in selecting a new pope, if needed.
Pope Francis' health raises concerns among DFW Catholics
While Pope Francis is thousands of miles away, his well-being is at the top of people's minds in Dallas-Fort Worth's Catholic community.
Pope Francis still in critical condition with early kidney failure
The Vatican said Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday with blood tests showing early kidney failure.
Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis
The Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.
Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Arlington teacher’s aide arrested in child abuse probe was also church youth pastor
FOX 4 has learned one of the suspects arrested at Newman Academy has also been a youth pastor at Oasis Community Worship Center in Fort Worth.
Christian university with North Texas ties faces expansion delays amid USAID funding cuts
The university’s plans to expand its facilities in Uganda are now on hold as USAID has been the target of recent cuts.
Texas lawmakers reattempt to bring prayer, Ten Commandments into classrooms
Bills filed in the Texas Senate are once again trying to bring prayer and the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+, immigrant families
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and their families were in attendance at the prayer service on Tuesday.
Trump allows migrants to be arrested at schools, churches
President Donald Trump has lifted long-standing restrictions on migrant arrests at sensitive locations such as schools and churches, reversing policies set by ICE and CBP over the past decade.
Which bible will Trump use at his inauguration?
When President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office again on Jan. 20, he’ll do so with one hand on a bible.
'They shut the door on us': Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in SMU split from church
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church after the board of trustees voted to leave the church in 2019 following the church's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages and ordain clergy who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments later this month in SMU's bid to split from church
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments this month on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church.



















