Pope Francis denounced the "appalling humanitarian catastrophe" in Sudan in Sunday's written Angelus prayer. It is the ...

Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition before Easter. According to the United States Conference of Catholic ...

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

A leading Catholic nun in Africa has made the case for economic justice, urging the Catholic Church in Africa to use the ...

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

Lent always occurs at this time of year. Ramadan rotates around the calendar. This year, they coincide, with Christian ...

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

In today's Gospel, Jesus warns of the consequences of not changing our ways, using the examples of the temple massacre and a building collapse in Jerusalem.

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

Know the dates for the end of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday in 2025. Why does Easter start late this year?

Every year, when Lent arrives, my heart fills with vivid memories of Guatemala. Now that I live in Minnesota, I appreciate ...

Pope Francis said on Sunday that he is experiencing Lent as a period of healing, both physically and spiritually, as he ...