Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

Being reconciled to the God of compassion is bound to have a transformative effect on the one who is reconciled, That person ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how the dynamics of Lent can be compared to playing a board game.

The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel,” Father John Ricardo explains that faith requires a relationship with ...

While Ramadan nears its close with Eid al-Fitr, another religious season also reaches its close with the end of Lent drawing near. Good Friday will help mark the end of the Lenten season.

Both religions’ traditions encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to ...

It is the seventh straight Sunday that his illness has prevented him from delivering the blessing from a window over St. Peter's Square as usual. "Dearest friends, let us live this Lent as a time ...

Today is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent starts. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ... There is a huge rivalry between the cites over who had it first — and it’s still ...

The “Paddington” movies are what family films used to be. And it is an indication that with a little effort, they can still ...

Explore the Lenten symbols at St. Anne Church in North Little Rock, each representing a moment in Jesus' journey, as prepared by Hannah Woeltje.