The Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan has relayed the closeness of Pope Francis with the people of God in the East-Central ...

Each year, in many Christian denominations, Ash Wednesday is celebrated to mark the first day of Lent – recognizing six weeks ...

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and ...

Overview: An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can range from rejecting food and water to giving up a favorite TV show during the 40 days of Lent. Along with prayer and reading of Scripture, the ...

Two leaders in the faith sphere shared with Fox News Digital their thoughts about prayer to God and preparation ahead of the ...

I have walked through the Lenten season in a very traditional way. On Ash Wednesday we acknowledge our humanity and our sinful ways. Some do this by having ashes placed upon their foreheads as a ...

At 6:30 a.m. on Ash Wednesday morning, I stood in line at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Ariz., to receive ashes on my forehead. Tables were set up outside ...

Volunteers with community fire companies, churches and other organizations are rolling up their sleeves and donning aprons as ...

SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA (KTTC) – With the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday on Mar. 5, many Catholics and Christians have given ...

President Trump’s affinity for American Catholics is evidence that the United States of America is still, most certainly, a ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...

For parishioners at Holy Cross church on Buffalo's West Side, Lent began as both a self-reflective journey, and a celebration.