Pope Francis is awake and resting Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity's most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into ...

In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls on April 20.

As Pancake Day passed on Tuesday and we've officially entered the period of Lent, the next national day coming up will be ...

The annual prayer challenge which began on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly ...

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by ...

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is ...

Why people walk around with a smudged cross of ashes on their foreheads on Lent and why do Christians give things up for this ...

In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first ...

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