Ash Wednesday beings the Lenten season and some of our local neighbors are praying for Pope Francis and his health.

As Shakespeare affirms in his multifarious works and manifold ways, we do indeed “owe” our lives. And this stark reality has ...

Pope Francis recorded and released an audio message on Thursday thanking those who have been praying for his recovery, his ...

Pope Francis had a "good night" as he enters his third week of treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the ...

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

People all over, took the day to observe Ash Wednesday, the start of the 40-day period of Lent leading up to Easter.

The Diocese of Des Moines shared the list below of fish fries on Friday, March 7. Check your local parish's website or Facebook page for menus and pricing. Other groups and organizations may be ...

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter's ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis couldn't celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent outside the hospital.

On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the ...