The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.
Christians will get one last nibble on their paczkis and king cakes as Mardi Gras and the Carnival Season give way to Ash ...
The island’s faithful crowded churches across the island this Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, including at Santa ...
The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
Severe weather didn’t put a damper on the observance of Ash Wednesday, which is especially poignant this year as Pope Francis ...