The observance begins on Ash Wednesday, a day in which many Christians attend a church service and receive ashes ... falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash ...

The Vatican has not said how long the pope will remain in hospital, but it announced on Friday that Francis would not lead the traditional Ash Wednesday service on March 5, signaling his ...

A few members of St. Hugh’s congregation choose the option if they can’t attend the Ash Wednesday service ... (But) we are all made in the image of God. … I can still have love for (someone ...

Deacon Chris DePenti led the service before placing the ashes ... have spoken since the pope was hospitalized Feb. 14. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy on Ash Wednesday as his condition ... the pope was hospitalized on Feb. 14. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis said Wednesday: "We feel deeply united with ...