Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday
On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality. It is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics that signals the start of Christianity’s most penitent season.
The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
The call of Lent, Pope Francis wrote, is a call to turn to the Lord and so become "a sign of hope for the world." ...
The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in ...
A devotee with an ash cross on her forehead prays during Ash Wednesday rites March 5, 2025 at the Redemptorist Church in ...
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...
Severe weather didn’t put a damper on the observance of Ash Wednesday, which is especially poignant this year as Pope Francis ...
Churches in the Rochester area are holding Ash Wednesday masses throughout the day March 5. Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, which is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that ends ...
Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by ...
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