The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, ...
To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...
Staff photo / R. Michael Semple Dorothy Revella of Liberty, left, receives her ashes from Youngstown Bishop David J. Bonnar ...
The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious holidays.
Vicksburg put the fun of Mardi Gras behind it as Lent officially began with Ash Wednesday across the River City and the rest ...
Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.
Here are my favorite Mexican meatless recipes and Ash Wednesday dinner ideas for Lent. Freshly roasted green chile sauce ...
Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.
The declaration, “Defending Refuge”, has been organised by the ecumenical organisation Church World Service. It calls on ...