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Catholic Church, Lent and Pope Francis

Catholic Church opens Lent season with words of solidarity for pope sidelined with pneumonia

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

The Boston Globe · 17h

The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

RNS on MSN · 13h

Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church

The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.

Wenski marks start of Lent with Ash Wed. Mass

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 54m

Archbishop Vigneron celebrates final Ash Wednesday Mass: Lent is a 'journey of hope'

T he leader of southeastern Michigan's Catholics stood in the aisle at a historic church in downtown Detroit on Wednesday afternoon as worshippers waited in line to be blessed. De

UPI News on MSN · 15h

Around the world, faithful celebrate Ash Wednesday, start of Lenten season

The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in a period for penance, reflection and fasting among those of the Catholic faith.

CBS News · 17h

Wenski marks start of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

The service, held at the church on Northeast 2nd Street, marked the beginning of the 40-day period of preparation leading to Easter Sunday.

Parkersburg WTAP-TV on MSN7h

Ash Wednesday marks beginning of the season of Lent

Many Christians throughout the area observed Ash Wednesday, including those at St. Michael Catholic Church in Vienna.

Catholic News Agency15h

Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence

To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...

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The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

WNCT Greenville on MSN16h

Local catholic church honors Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter. St. Peter ...

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Ash Wednesday 2025: List of Foods Safe for Catholics To Eat During Lent

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

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Annual Lenten Fish Fry events to kick off Friday evening

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Knights of Columbus, its annual Lenten Fish Fry, will get underway Friday ...

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Where to find a church Friday fish fry in Delaware during Lent

On six Fridays at area churches through Lent, Knights of Columbus groups and other organizations often offer reasonably ...

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Pope receives ashes in the hospital as Christians around the world enter season of Lent

As Christians around the world mark the start of the season of Lent at Ash Wednesday services, the pope is taking part in ...

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