Calling for prayers, the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference describes Gaza’s situation as “a humanitarian catastrophe." ...

Gov. Spencer Cox has declared Sept. 1, 2024 a day of prayer, fasting and contemplation. Cox sent the declaration out Thursday, adding the day to announcing that September 2024 is American Founders ...

The ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, Yawm al-Arafah, happens on Thursday, June 5 in 2025. The Quran says that Yawm al-Arafah ...

Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by many Christians in preparation for Easter. During Lent, many believers give up certain luxuries — such as sweets ...

"And, the following day, October 7, I ask everyone to experience a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the world", he said at the end of the homily of the mass in St. Peter's Square for the ...

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land, Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Friday, Oct. 27. At the end of his general audience on Oct. 18, Pope Francis said ...

Bishops across the United States are urging Catholics to take part in a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land as war continues to devastate ...

Archbishop Leonard Blair has asked Roman Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford to participate in a day of fasting, abstinence and prayer on Tuesday, based on a message from the Latin patriarch ...

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead ... At this time, Lent lasted 46 days consisting of 40 days of fasting where only one meal and no meat was allowed, with the ...

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, held in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. This year, Lent begins on March 5 and ends on April 17. Lent is 40 days ...

This document of prayer and fasting is a fit sequel to the letters-of-marque which have just received the sign-manual of the same precious pair whose names are here attached. Taken together ...