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Scenes from Ash Wednesday mass at one of South Florida’s oldest Catholic churches

Pews were packed at an Ash Wednesday mass led by Miami’s Archbishop Thomas Wenski at Broward’s oldest Catholic Church earlier this afternoon.

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Wenski marks start of Lent with Ash Wednesday Mass

The service, held at the church on Northeast 2nd Street, marked the beginning of the 40-day period of preparation leading to Easter Sunday.

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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.

pope francis, Catholic Church and Lent

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The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

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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

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Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital

Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom of my heart" to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support.

What date is Easter Sunday 2025? Why so late this year? When is Lent, Ash Wednesday? What we know

Why is Easter 2025 so late this year? When is Easter Sunday date? What day does Lent start? What we know on Holy Week, Ash ...

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Utah Christians — from Catholics to Lutherans to Latter-day Saints — begin countdown to Easter

Lent is underway.This period begins Christianity’s holiest season and starts the countdown toward its holiest day: Easter.Many Utahns — like these at the majestic Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine ...

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Lent is starting soon with Easter to follow. Here's what to know about the holiday season

It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up to Easter.

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When is Easter 2025 and why does the date change every year?

In 2025, Easter Sunday falls on April 20 for both Western (Catholic and Protestant) and Eastern Orthodox Christians. While ...

What is Ash Wednesday? What is Lent? Here's what to know about the Easter 2025 season

Noticing people with smudges on their foreheads today? It is Ash Wednesday, kicking off the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, sacrifice and fish Fridays ...

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, ...

Pope well-rested after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope Francis was well-rested and woke up just after 08:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, the Vatican said. The Vatican ...

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Pope stable with no new respiratory crises but will sleep with ventilation mask, Vatican says

Pope Francis was in stable condition Tuesday and breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises ...

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