As previously announced by the Vatican, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday, March 23, in the morning after spending 38 ...

Despite his hospitalization, Pope Francis "participated in the rite of the blessing of the ashes," marking the start of the Catholic Lent. The cardinals celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass at the ...

Pope Francis participated in an Ash Wednesday celebration today as he marked the beginning of Lent in hospital. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with a severe ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Catholics worldwide are observing Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis continues his recovery, keeping him in their prayers as they begin the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday ...

In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own ...

This year's Ash Wednesday comes as Catholics around the world worry for Pope Francis, whose health has been in serious decline as he remains hospitalized. CHICAGO - On Ash Wednesday, Catholics ...

Pope Francis has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital ... and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday." Lent started on Wednesday, March 5, this year and ...

A s Catholics around the world celebrated the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, congregants in Nigeria took a moment to pray for the well-being of Pope Francis, who has been undergoing treatment due ...

Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Lent “is a chance for everybody to make a new start and experience the grace of God,” the Rev.

Pope Francis was resting Thursday after a peaceful ... between two churches on the Aventine Hill, and opened an Ash Wednesday homily prepared for the pontiff with words of solidarity and thanks ...