Pope Francis ... issued any photos, although he has published several texts. His absence was keenly felt at the Ash Wednesday procession and mass in Rome marking the start of Lent, 40 days of ...

Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia, “rested well” overnight while wearing an oxygen mask, the Vatican said Wednesday, but his absence at the start of the Lent religious season ...

Jesus knows this: Left unchecked, it is deadly. I’m reminded of the first item on Pope Francis’ well-known list of fasting suggestions for Lent: “Fast from hurting words and say kind words.” ...

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza ...

Christopher Lamb, CNN, Rome. Pope Francis was resting Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period leading up to Holy Week observances, after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask ...

V ATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who is in hospital with pneumonia, "rested well" overnight while wearing an oxygen mask, the ...