When Jessica Hanna was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, she fought to find treatment that would heal her and preserve the life of her unborn child. Months later, she had a healthy baby boy and scans showing no sign of cancer. But
In her journey toward the Catholic Church, cancer survivor, speaker and popular podcaster Tammy Peterson has endured her own cross of debilitating illness and loss. Four years ago, she was granted the miracle of healing from terminal cancer and received the grace
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury has praised the "compassion and sense of service" of Britain's Princess of Wales after she revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.
In a video message posted on her social media channels March 22, Kate, the
God can surprise us with gifts of profound grace in the midst of illness and inconvenience. Our Sunday Visitor columnist Kathryn Jean Lopez recounts how an unexpected sickness during a trip to Rome brought spiritual restoration by allowing her to see Jesus’
On December 6, 2018, Colleen O’Rourke- Heredia received a life-altering phone call. After experiencing medical symptoms that summer, she had visited several doctors in search of an explanation. An oncologist was on the line with the results of a biopsy: Colleen had
"I have reached another step along my journey with cancer. Despite the best efforts of my health care team, all treatment options have been exhausted and there is no more that can be done without causing greater harm to my system," said
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has offered "steadfast prayers" on behalf of Catholics after it was announced that Britain's King Charles III is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Buckingham Palace, the headquarters of Britain's royal family, announced Feb. 5 that the 75-year-old monarch has begun regular
The pope's prayer intention for the month of February is dedicated to people who are terminally ill, and in his video message, he said, "Even when little chance for a cure exists, every sick person has the right to medical, psychological, spiritual
Explaining that he had a "problem with inflammation of my lungs," Pope Francis led the recitation of the Angelus prayer from the chapel of his residence rather than from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square.
But he had an aide,
It is good -- and a nearly painless sort of gift of oneself -- to read to, and for, someone else.