The pope has increased his physical activity and celebrated the start of Lent, Vatican says
Catholics mark the start of lent as they pray for Pope Francis
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Stable but still seriously ill, Pope Francis misses start of Lent
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 associated traditions in his hospital room. Pope Francis had ashes imposed on his forehead at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital by another Catholic leader and also received the Eucharist,
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On the first night of Lent, Pope Francis has a restful night
On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, and read the homily prepared by Pope Francis.
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.
Pope Francis joins Ash Wednesday celebration but begins Lent still in hospital
Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that developed into double pneumonia.
Pope’s health on minds of Catholics in Charlotte as Lent begins
Pope Francis’ health battle was on the minds of parishioners at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Charlotte and other Catholic churches around the world on Wednesday.