February 25
Ash Wednesday
Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio
OR today.
No papal stories in today's issue. The long lead article is a reflection on Lent in
the Byzantine tradition, particularly fasting. Main news stories on Page 1 are on various
aspects of the worldwide crisis in the US and Europe; and a ceasefire by the Taliban in
Afghanistan's Swat valley.
THE POPE'S DAY
No General Audience today.
The Holy Father met with
- Bishops of Nigeria (Group 6) on ad-limina visit.
Ash Wednesday
16:30 Basilica of St Anselm
Statio and Penitential Procession
17:00, Basilica of St Sabina, at 17.00
Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes
The Vatican released the text of the Holy Father's letter to Mons. Geraldo Rocha, president of the Brazilian
bishops' conference and Archbishop of Mariana, on the occasion of the
annual 'Campaign for Brotherhood'
of the Church in Brazil, which starts today, Ash Wednesday. This year's theme is "Brotherhood and public
security". Original text in Portuguese.
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