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PAPAL VISIT: Pope Francis Emergency Care Center dedicated at Washington hospital

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PAPAL VISIT: Pope Francis Emergency Care Center dedicated at Washington hospital

July 29, 2019October 11, 2025

By Richard Szczepanowski | Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON — In preparation for Pope Francis' historic Sept. 22-24 visit to Washington, Providence Health System has dedicated and named its hospital's emergency care center in honor of the pontiff.Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, in blessing the Pope Francis Emergency Care Center Sept. 18, noted that it was fitting…...