Cardinal De Donatis Reads Pope Francis’ Ash Wednesday Homily as Pontiff Recovers in Hospital
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, he was unable to preside over Rome’s traditional Ash Wednesday liturgy. However, his Lenten message was still shared with the faithful. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis read the Pope’s homily, in which the Holy Father emphasized the symbolic meaning of ashes and the call to "return to God with all our hearts." Despite his absence, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to embark on Lent as a "journey together in hope." EWTN Vatican contributor Valentina Di Donato reports on this special moment.
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