Pope Benedict Ash Wednesday Procession

Pope Francis, Ash Wednesday and Vatican

Angelus News · 2d

Pope marks Ash Wednesday in hospital, receiving ashes, Eucharist

Because of the continued complexity of his case, his doctors continue to hold that his "prognosis remains guarded."

National Catholic Reporter · 3d

Pope's Ash Wednesday absence looms large as Lent begins at the Vatican

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass in his place at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, March 5 in Rome.

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

Pope Francis Health: Ash Wednesday Evening Update from Vatican

Pope Francis has increased his level of physical therapy and remains in stable condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday night.

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Pope text: Ash Wednesday teaches human fragility, Gospel hope

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." ...

Ash Wednesday procession in Rome launches Lent as Catholics unite in prayer for Pope Francis

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.

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Cardinal De Donatis to replace pope on Ash Wednesday

The Vatican said Friday that Cardinal Angelo De Donatis will replace Pope Francis at next week's liturgical celebration for ...

Agence France-Presse on MSN3d

Stable but still seriously ill, Pope Francis misses start of Lent

Catholic cardinals in Rome marked the start of the Lent religious season on Wednesday without Pope Francis, as the ...

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