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, ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...