Pope Francis encourages those providing healthcare ministry for the Diocese of Rome to never be discouraged, to continue serving Jesus present in the faces of all they assist, and tells the sick, that the Lord is always close to the fragile. By Deborah Castellano Lubov (Vaticannews)

Past President Dr. José María Simón represented the FIAMC on behalf of President Dr. Bernard Ars. Solemn Holy Mass and anointing of the sick. Basilica of Saint Peter, Rome. February 11, 2022. Celebrant: Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson. Photos: FIAMC Press Services.

(Past President Jose Maria Simon attended the Holy Mass) Card. Turkson: Those who care for the sick lend their hands to God's mercy Cardinal Peter Turkson celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday on the occasion of the 30th World Day of the Sick.

With the Motu Proprio "Dolentium Hominum" of February 11, 1985, John Paul II instituted the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers, which with "Pastor Bonus" in 1988 became the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers. Its tasks

MARTES 19 NOVIEMBRE 1991 En esta fecha fuimos invitados por el papa a cenar, ya lo había hecho en otras ocasiones. Normalmente íbamos los tres superiores del Dicasterio: Card. Angelini como presidente del Dicasterio, y  yo y el P. Ruffini como secretario  y subsecretario respectivamente

“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful” (Lk 6:36). Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity Dear brothers and sisters, Thirty years ago, Saint John Paul II instituted the World Day of the Sick to encourage the people of God, Catholic health

On Thursday February 11, Catholic Medical Association invites you to join us in prayer for World Day of the Sick (Our Lady of Lourdes). Each year, World Day of the Sick unites Catholics around the world in prayer, as we dedicate our intentions for all