Hundreds of Catholic nuns in Sri Lanka took to the streets on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, to call on the government ...

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 ...

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

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...

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 downtown Salt ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

Some churches on the Northshore are making it easier than ever to receive ashes without stepping inside of a church ...

In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first ...

People of Catholic faith observed Ash Wednesday around the world, and South Florida was no exception.Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski led<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

It reminds us to go deeper into our faith,” said Henning. “It’s a particularly good time to be praying for Pope Francis.” ...

March 5th is Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Lent for Catholics worldwide.Lent is a 40-day period that is observed by ...