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

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

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

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable ...

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

Given the stability of his condition, doctors said they didn’t expect to provide a new medical update until Saturday. His prognosis remained guarded, meaning he is not out of danger. The Vatican said ...

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

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

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition ...

Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of ...

"The night passed quietly, the pope is still resting," the Vatican said Thursday as there's still no update on when he will be released from hospital.

The Holy Father's prognosis remains complex as he engages in Lenten traditions and Vatican duties during hospitalization.