Pope Francis receives ashes on Ash Wednesday, increases physical therapy, and remains stable during hospitalization for ...

Pastor Tony Ward at West End Presbyterian Church was one of many to distribute ashes today. He says Lent is a time for ...

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The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on citizens to embrace reflection, sacrifice, and unity amid the country’s economic and security challenges.In ...

As Ash Wednesday begins Lent, Acadiana turns to seafood and crawfish. In Breaux Bridge, local restaurant owners prepare for ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter. During Lent, many people give up something, like certain foods or drinks. A service ...

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

Ashes in the form of a cross could be seen across the foreheads of many Catholics and Christians on March 5, marking the ...

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...

Some churches on the Northshore are making it easier than ever to receive ashes without stepping inside of a church ...

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

Traditionally during Lent, Catholics don’t eat meat Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during lent. The church has relaxed those rules over time, allowing Catholics to eat meat most other days ...