Pope Francis News On February 22, 2015 during his weekly Angelus address in Saint Peter's Square Pope Francis said,'' the 40 days of Lent are a reminder that we face spiritual desserts, and we must confront them with courage and the aid of scripture.'' He said this hours before he went on a retreat with members of the Curia. The pope began his reflection by speaking on the Gospel reading of the day in which St. Mark gives an account of Christ's 40 days in the dessert following the Baptism in the river Jordan.
From Catholic News Agency (CNA) Article written by Ann Schneible