Ash Wednesday in DC: Catholics face change in church and country

As Christians worldwide begin the solemn season of Lent, Catholics across the D.C. region gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle to observe Ash Wednesday at a time of transition within the Archdiocese of Washington.

WATCH: Cardinals McElroy, Gregory lead Ash Wednesday Mass in DC

Cardinal Robert McElroy will lead the Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. He will be joined by Cardinal Wilton Gregory in marking the beginning of the Lenten season and symbolizing a transition of leadership in the District's Catholic community.

Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.

Vatican gives health update as Pope enters third week in hospital

Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and he is alternating between mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback

The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.

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Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey

More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.

Hundreds gather to pray in DC as Pope Francis improves slightly, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Pope Francis shares message from hospital: 'Thank you for your prayers'

Prayers continue to pour in for Pope Francis from around the world, from his native Argentina to the seat of Sunni Islam in Cairo to schoolchildren in Rome.

Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

The Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.

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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

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Music artist and social media queen Dionne Warwick joins us on The Good Word series this Sunday at 10am on Fox Local! She tells FOX 5?s Tisha Lewis why she defended Baby Face after a red carpet reporter was dismissive to him at The Grammy?s. Plus, she says she would tell President Trump to ?Get a grip,? if she met with him 1-on-1 and her plans to call him and visit the White House if his first 100 days are a success. Warwick is also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of We Are The World musical and movement which raised money and funds to address world hunger.

Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'

President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.

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Pastor Lorenzo Sewell gave the benediction at President Donald Trump's inauguration, in which he thanked God for the incoming Trump administration and prayed "that America would begin to dream again." Sewell says Trump spoke to him after the prayer, and said "You are special, you are amazing."

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