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Lenten prayers for Pope Francis. Experts assess his historic papacy, while Francis continues to offer up his own intercessory prayers. By John Rash. The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Pope Francis publicly acknowledged that this Lenten season is a time of healing for his soul and body. On Sunday, the Vatican released the text of Francis' prepared Sunday Angelus prayer. It is ...

In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope aside one’s fellow humans.

Father Boniface Ugwo, of St. Francis Catholic Church in Lagos, emphasized that this Lent is an opportune time to "offer special prayers for our Pope Francis.

On Tuesday, Pope Francis' official account on X posted a message on Lent and provided his thoughts on the "journey together in hope" - despite the Pontiff being hospitalized in Rome since February ...

The faithful attend a rosary prayer for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on rvening of Feb. 24, 2025. Riccardo De Luca / Anadolu via Getty Images ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, ... This year's Lent occurs as Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, after being placed in critical condition over the weekend.

A frail and breathless Pope Francis delivered a remarkable audio message on Thursday, thanking the faithful for their prayers and support in his first public communication since being hospitalized ...