People are stringing closer to their faith across the Chicagoland area as two religions coincided with their most holy months of the year, with Muslims celebrating Ramadan on the same day as the start ...

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The holy day marks the beginning of Lent. Visit individual Diocese of Stockton and ...

Lent serves as a 40-day preparation period before Easter, the biggest celebration in the Catholic Christian faith.

Parishioners received ashes on their foreheads at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz during Ash Wednesday morning Mass on Wednesday.

The President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad ...

Despite the controversy surrounding his exit, Cupich praised Ryan for his “exemplary leadership,” working beyond retirement age. “Yet, it is clear to me that it is time for new leadership so that the ...

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 on date, meaning and more.

Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

It's Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the Easter season for Christians. So what does Ash Wednesday mean? Here's what to know.

But this ancient practice is more than a liturgical palate cleanser; it is essential preparation for the Lord’s Supper. In ...

The leaders and staff members of the Center for Christian Virtue appear to be very sincere in their mission to divert public ...