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Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a Journey from Slavery to Freedom

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Feb. 17, 2021.

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Feb. 17, 2021.

According to Pope Francis, Lent is about more than the little sacrifices we make, but about realizing where our hearts are oriented, and turning them back toward relationship with God.