As Catholics journey towards Calvary, they undertake many particular practices and devotions during the Lenten season.

The first day of the season, Ash Wednesday, is observed primarily by Catholics, as well as some Protestant denominations, by ...

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the season of Lent begins in many Christian traditions.

The Vatican said as of Tuesday morning, Francis no longer needed to wear the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask that ...

Uttar Pradesh recorded 209 incidents of persecution against Christians in 2024, the highest in any Indian state ...

Uttar Pradesh recorded 209 incidents of persecution against Christians in 2024, the highest in any Indian state ...

Fat Tuesday - or Mardi Gras - is followed by Ash Wednesday to kick off the start of Lent. Here's what to know about fish ...

Ash Wednesday takes place March 5 this year. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Lenten calendar. The name is representative o ...

Christians will get one last nibble on their paczkis and king cakes as Mardi Gras and the Carnival Season give way to Ash ...

Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, involves fasting and Mass.

Ash Wednesday is a day away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know ...