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

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

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis couldn't celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent outside the hospital.

On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the ...

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, ...

The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in ...

Pope Francis has increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent ...

The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.

Lent has begun for many in typical ways, with fish fries as well as Ash Wednesday worship services or occasions where one ...