People all over, took the day to observe Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day period of Lent leading up to Easter.

The Pope’s treatment continued “as planned” on Wednesday, and he called Gaza’s parish priest. The evening bulletin from the ...

The Diocese of Des Moines shared the list below of fish fries on Friday, March 7. Check your local parish's website or Facebook page for menus and pricing. Other groups and organizations may be ...

"May we pray, fast, abstain, and give alms, that all who are precious in God's eyes may have what they need to not only ...

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter's ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis couldn't celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent outside the hospital.

Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after a peaceful night, the Vatican said as the 88-year-old nears three weeks in hospital ...

Pope Francis was resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the ...

Pope Francis had a "good night" as he enters his third week of treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the ...

Pope spends third night on ventilator as he battles pneumonia - Ceremonies marking the start of Lent have gone ahead without ...