While many gathered today to receive ashes, a symbol of faith, worshippers in North Beach also lifted up special prayers for ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara took Ash Wednesday to the streets. This is the second year ...

"Well I do the meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and I'm going to limit chocolate and Dr. Pepper which is a huge, huge ...

Pope Francis receives ashes on Ash Wednesday, increases physical therapy, and remains stable during hospitalization for ...

In a relatively upbeat health bulletin, the Vatican said Pope Francis, who has been battling double pneumonia for the past three weeks, had carried out some duties and spent much of the day in an ...

Pope Francis, who has chronic lung disease, has been in the hospital since Feb. 14 for bronchitis. Over the last two weeks, his condition has worsened. People gathered at Juan Diego Catholic High ...

During Lent, Catholics are supposed to increase their prayer, penance and almsgiving. Adults ages 18 to 59 are obligated to ...

Today marks the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. Many are observing Ash Wednesday by receiving ashes as a ...