It's a time of preparations for Catholics around the world. It's Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the season of Lent.

In the heart of downtown Sacramento, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament opened its doors to hundreds of worshippers on ...

Pope Francis, who has chronic lung disease, has been in the hospital since Feb. 14 for bronchitis. Over the last two weeks, his condition has worsened. People gathered at Juan Diego Catholic High ...

Pope Francis receives ashes on Ash Wednesday, increases physical therapy, and remains stable during hospitalization for ...

While many gathered today to receive ashes, a symbol of faith, worshippers in North Beach also lifted up special prayers for ...

In a relatively upbeat health bulletin, the Vatican said the pope had carried out some work and had spent much of the day in an armchair ...

In a relatively upbeat health bulletin, the Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been battling double pneumonia for the past three weeks, had carried out some duties and spent much of the day in an ...