The Vatican has made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Pope Francis still had a long road to ...

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained stable on Wednesday (March 5), according to a Vatican statement ...

battling double pneumonia Pope will not lead Ash Wednesday service next week VATICAN CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Pope Francis ...

(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) TOPICS: VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was ... Feb. 14 and is the longest of his 12-year papacy. Ash Wednesday Francis' treatment continues as the Vatican ...

Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week ... that he was still very much in charge. In Mexico City, a few dozen people gathered Thursday night at the cathedral ...

Pope Francis remains hospitalised with pneumonia, using a ventilation mask overnight as Vatican marks Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week ... of Pope Francis at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Credit: AP/Marco Ugarte He ...