Pope Francis has increased his level of physical therapy and remains in stable condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday night ...

The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in ...

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

On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash ...

Pope Francis' medical team has increased the pontiff's respiratory physiotherapy and active motor therapy as his doctors seek ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ condition remained stable on Wednesday (March 5), according to a Vatican statement ...

Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor ... Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and continues until Easter on April 20. A cardinal has been appointed to represent Pope Francis at Vatican celebrations ...

Because of the continued complexity of his case, his doctors continue to hold that his "prognosis remains guarded." ...

In the afternoon, the Vatican said Pope Francis alternated between rest and work. Big picture view: Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20. A cardinal has been designa ...