Image Courtesy of Statesman Journal By Zachary Lichter This year, March 5 marked the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.

Pope Francis was heard for the first time since being hospitalized for double pneumonia in a recorded message that was played in St. Peter's Square. He thanked his supporters.

Pope Francis is awake and resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

The world is a hot mess right now. I am not sure there is a better way to say that. Everything feels upside down and unbelievable. Pope Francis declared a jubilee year of hope; now he’s praying for a ...