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Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday

Pope 'rested well' overnight and wakes up on Ash Wednesday, his 20th day in hospital

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

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Pope's Ash Wednesday absence looms large as Lent begins at the Vatican

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass in his place at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, March 5 in Rome.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Pope Francis blesses ashes to mark Ash Wednesday; health stable

Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday by blessing ashes and placing a call from his hospital room to a Gaza parish as Catholics around the world celebrated the first day of Lent by praying for the pontiff's recovery from pneumonia in both lungs.

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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.

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Ash Wednesday celebrated in Belle and on Capitol Street in Charleston

Ash Wednesday services were held in several places in the Charleston, West Virginia area on March 5, 2025, including the City of Hope Fellowship in Belle, West Virginia and on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston.

Deseret News on MSN · 9h

Photo gallery: Celebrating Ash Wednesday

The Very Rev. John S. Evans, the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City vicar general and moderator of the curia, presided over Ash Wednesday mass for students and faculty from St. John the Baptist Elementary,

Ash Wednesday: Christians mark a day of prayer and repentance with drive thru ashes and confession

Folks celebrated Ash Wednesday March 5, a holy day of prayer and repentance for Christians. READ MORE: ...

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Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Ash Wednesday

A devotee with an ash cross on her forehead prays during Ash Wednesday rites March 5, 2025 at the Redemptorist Church in ...

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Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak hosting 'Ash and Dash' event for Ash Wednesday

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, officially marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period observed by many Christians worldwide ...

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Ash Wednesday services in Lehigh Valley mark start of Lent | PHOTOS

Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.

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What is Ash Wednesday and why do Christians give things up for Lent?

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

Hundreds gather for Ash Wednesday observation in downtown Sacramento

In the heart of downtown Sacramento, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament opened its doors to hundreds of worshippers on ...

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Ash Wednesday church service honors life, legacy of U.S. Rep Sylvester Turner

During an Ash Wednesday service at the Church Without Walls in Houston, leaders honored the life and legacy of U.S. Rep.

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‘It felt like God was here’: Ash Wednesday service unites Powers Catholic students

One by one, a cross was etched with dark ashes across each student’s forehead. “This is why we run a Catholic school, to do ...

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