People pray in the courtyard around a statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital Feb. 23, 2025, where Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia. Pope Francis is alert and attended Mass Sunday, the Holy See Press Office said Sunday evening. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Pope’s condition remains critical but no new respiratory crisis as of Sunday evening

The Holy See Press Office provided a medical update on Pope Francis Sunday evening, saying his condition remains critical but he had not experienced any more respiratory crises. The statement said: “The condition of the Holy Father remains critical, but since yesterday evening, he has not experienced any further respiratory crises. The Pope continues to...

Michelle Lui with her daughter Avery, who spent the first two weeks of her life in hospital after being growth restricted in the womb. The Canadian Martyrs parishioner says the message behind her new book is that “babies all thrive in their own ways, and life is beautiful as it is.” (Contributed photo).

‘Life is beautiful as it is’: baby’s hospital stay inspires Richmond mom’s book celebrating life

Lui’s passion to write was inspired by her experiences with her daughter, Avery, who was growth restricted in the womb and spent the first two weeks of her life in the BC Women’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit.  Lui hopes the colourful, animated story will help people – young and old – appreciate the sanctity of life as well as the importance of not making comparisons between children. 

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