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

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

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

Pope Francis celebrated the start of the Lent religious season from his hospital suite on Wednesday, the 88-year-old's ...

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

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

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 ...

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

This recipe from “Eat Better, Sleep Better” was developed by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s ...

Following Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. For many, the day is the first day of giving something up ...

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 ...

Local Catholic churches hosted mass and prayer services throughout the day for people to come and receive their ashes.