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

Pews were packed at an Ash Wednesday mass led by Miami’s Archbishop Thomas Wenski at Broward’s oldest Catholic Church earlier ...

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

Why is Easter 2025 so late this year? When is Easter Sunday date? What day does Lent start? What we know on Holy Week, Ash ...

Lent is underway.This period begins Christianity’s holiest season and starts the countdown toward its holiest day: Easter.Many Utahns — like these at the majestic Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine ...

In Christianity, Lent is a religious period of self-sacrifice where people give up something they enjoy- such as sweets, ...

Noticing people with smudges on their foreheads today? It is Ash Wednesday, kicking off the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, sacrifice and fish Fridays ...

In 2025, Easter Sunday falls on April 20 for both Western (Catholic and Protestant) and Eastern Orthodox Christians. While ...

Easter is a moveable holiday ... Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent. Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast on Ash ...