The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, ...

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter.

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. “It’s a beautiful spiritual exercise to ask where am I on my ...

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the ...

Many Christians throughout the area observed Ash Wednesday, including those at St. Michael Catholic Church in Vienna.

Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.

On six Fridays at area churches through Lent, Knights of Columbus groups and other organizations often offer reasonably ...

As Lent begins, some local churches and community organizations are hosting food sales and fundraisers during the season.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara took Ash Wednesday to the streets. This is the second year ...

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Knights of Columbus, its annual Lenten Fish Fry, will get underway Friday ...