This Ash Wednesday many Christians will have a black cross smudged on their foreheads. A historian of Christianity explains ...

Bishop Kevin Kenney said suffering can be redemptive, and this perspective may be the best way to look at one’s own suffering.

There were plenty of memorable ads during the most recent Super Bowl. In between watching the Philadelphia Eagles deal a ...

Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. This year, Ash Wednesday will be on March 5. Ash Wednesday centres on ...

In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is ...

Images and messages wishing Pope Francis a swift recovery were projected Thursday night onto Rio De Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer statue.

By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency In his message for Lent, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life ...

In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.” ...

Brian Johnson Trinity Episcopal Church, Norfolk March is upon us, and with it, the 40 days of Lent. Lent tends to be a busy ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous holidays for Christians.

Whether writing for the Los Angeles Times or NCR, Gustavo Arellano looks to the patron saint of journalists to comfort the ...