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Pope, Francis and Vatican

Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

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Pope Francis is in stable condition but ‘risk of crisis’ remains, Vatican sources say

Pope Francis is in stable condition and does not have a fever, the Vatican said on Sunday, days after he suffered from a sudden respiratory episode in hospital where he has been battling double pneumonia.

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'Who am I to judge?' With five words, Pope Francis set new tone for Catholic Church

Pope Francis' approach to LGBTQ issues marked a major, if mixed, shift in tone for the Catholic Church -- from scorn to tolerance and acceptance.

Ash Wednesday, Lent

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When does Lent start in 2025? Ash Wednesday begins Easter season in Michigan

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

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When is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the start of Lent in 2025

Canon Claire Renshaw makes an ash cross on the forehead of the Very Reverend John Dobson, during the imposition of the ashes during the Ash Wednesday Eucharist at Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire. Picture date: Wednesday February 14,

Emily Standley Allard on MSN · 2h

Ash Wednesday: The Ancient Tradition That Marks the Start of a Spiritual Reset

Whether you’re a devout observer, a curious onlooker, or someone who just loves learning about traditions, this day is packed with history, symbolism, and powerful lessons about renewal and sacrifice.

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Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday as worst is apparently over in pope's pneumonia battle

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

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Pope will not lead Ash Wednesday services

While Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash ...

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Vatican makes new plans for Ash Wednesday amid pope's pneumonia battle

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, a Vatican official and former vicar of ...

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The Vatican shares an update on the health of Pope Francis Sunday morning

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Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says

Doctors decided to keep his prognosis as guarded. The Vatican has already made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next ...

Pope retirement questions percolate as Francis marks two weeks in hospital

The Vatican reported Friday that he experienced sudden breathing problems that required “non-invasive mechanical ventilation” ...

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