The faithful are encouraged to pray, practice fasting, abstinence and almsgiving on Ash Wednesday, which signals the start of the Lenten Season. The Lenten Season is a 40-day season that ends on ...

Chris Pratt wants you to join him in prayer. In a new ad for the Catholic app Hallow, the A-list actor asks viewers to stop what they’re doing and give thanks to the Lord. “Jesus, we invite you into ...

A light rain began to fall late one recent evening and, despite the inclement weather, about 400 faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for Pope Francis. After praying the rosary ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI Fatwa Committee) has decided that Ahli Sunnah Waljamaah is the country’s ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Before the Israel-Hamas war, Ramadan was a festive time of increased worship, social gatherings and cheer ...

As we begin our first day of fasting, we must embrace this sacred period with gratitude, prayer, and reflection. This month is one of immense blessings, where the gates of mercy are open ...

This prayer of Ireland's patron saint has come down through the centuries and remains popular today and we think you'll agree it's more relevant than ever. St. Patrick's Breastplate is a ...

As UAE authorities announced the sighting of the crescent moon, signalling the start of Ramadan, Muslims across the country eagerly prepared for the first Taraweeh prayers of the holy month.

For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and increased devotion, and also signifies the start of Taraweeh prayers. The UAE and other countries, follow the Islamic lunar ...

Our diocese asks us to pray for Pope Francis as he battles a life-threatening illness and has provided three short prayers adapted from the Book of Blessings. Among them: Along with our prayers are ...

The first three episodes of HOUSE OF DAVID are a marvelous, engrossing, exciting depiction of David’s transition to anointed ruler and King Saul’s decline. The acting, direction and cinematography are ...