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Catholic Church opens Lent season with words of solidarity for pope sidelined with pneumonia

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

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Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church

The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.

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Pope Francis on the minds of local neighbors as Lent season begins

Ash Wednesday beings the Lenten season and some of our local neighbors are praying for Pope Francis and his health.

Ash Wed. is 1st day of Lent

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Ash Wednesday marks beginning of the season of Lent

Many Christians throughout the area observed Ash Wednesday, including those at St. Michael Catholic Church in Vienna.

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Ash Wednesday 2025: List of Foods Safe for Catholics To Eat During Lent

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

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Lent begins today: What to know about Ash Wednesday and the lead-up to Easter

As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations. Timed weeks in advance of Easter Sunday, or the day of Jesus' resurrection according to Christian beliefs,

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Lent 2025: 7 answers to your questions about fasting and abstinence

To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...

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The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

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Where to find a church Friday fish fry in Delaware during Lent

On six Fridays at area churches through Lent, Knights of Columbus groups and other organizations often offer reasonably ...

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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 ...

Ash Wednesday procession in Rome launches Lent as Catholics unite in prayer for Pope Francis

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.

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