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

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

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter.

The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.

To help Catholics live this special liturgical time and deepen their knowledge of the faith, here are answers to the most ...

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. “It’s a beautiful spiritual exercise to ask where am I on my ...

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis , who was in the ...

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Knights of Columbus, its annual Lenten Fish Fry, will get underway Friday ...

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

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before ...