Colleen and Gerry offer the latest update on Pope Francis’ health, his progress, the press conference with his doctors, and the rapid spread of misinformation.

“Throughout the day, he alternated between high-flow oxygen therapy and a Ventimask,” today’s medical report said. A Vatican source described this change as an improvement.

The 88-year-old pope continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia, with results of more medical tests expected later Thursday.

A Reflection for Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Robert Buckland

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.”

The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.