St. Patrick's Day isn't just about wearing green or enjoying green-themed treats, but it is a fairly popular trend to have a ...

Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent on March 5, involves fasting, repentance, and spiritual reflection for Christians. Believers attend church services, receiving ashes on their foreheads as a ...

Pope Francis has marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate in the hospital as he received increasingly positive medical ...

As Catholic Relief Services celebrates the 50th anniversary of the annual Lenten Rice Bowl program, Pope Francis has written ...

As the liturgical season of Lent enters its first full week, it is a time to adjust one's routine to be in a better place spiritually during the 40 days of the Lenten season, according to Pastor ...

During Lent, we need to empty ourselves and open our hearts to our Lord and the way he wishes to transform us. The Catechism explains how that might be done: The seasons and days of penance in the ...

to help those in need and to really consider the messages of this season. What are exceptions to the "no meat" rule for Lent? In the Catholic Church, you're technically not required to follow the ...

Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash Wednesday ...