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Pope Francis increases physical activity and celebrates start of Lent, Vatican says

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Pope Francis increases physical activity and celebrates start of Lent, Vatican says
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Francis resumed some work, including a call to the Catholic parish priest in Gaza, and remains in stable condition

Francis resumed some work, including a call to the Catholic parish priest in Gaza, and remains in stable condition A woman crosses herself in front of a picture of Pope Francis during the celebration of Ash Wednesday at the Basilica San Jose de Flores in Buenos Aires.

Photograph: Getty Imageshas increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Francis suffered no respiratory crises during the day, receiving oxygen through a nasal tube, a statement said. He will resume the use of a non-invasive mechanical mask for the night, the Vatican said, adding that he remains in a stable condition.‘We’ll rest when we win’: No let-up for Ukraine’s medics and rescue teams as war with Russia grinds on Trump-Starmer summit: British PM produces masterstroke of political theatre as he seeks to cement bromanceHe later set to work, which included a call to the Rev Gabriel Romanelli, the Argentine priest who is the parish priest of the Holy Family church in Gaza. On Tuesday, he was breathing with just the help of supplemental oxygen after respiratory crises a day earlier, but resumed using a ventilation mask at night, the Vatican said.Trump welcomes Ukraine’s willingness to sign minerals deal and talk peaceWoman avoids penalty points for second time through 24-hour driving disqualification Nathan McDonnell’s carry-on-as-normal behaviour suggested a profound dissociation from the €32m of crystal meth in his yardLoophole used by some drivers to avoid penalty points is due to be closed by the end of the month

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