The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead.

Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...

Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a ...

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

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

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

I am a hypocrite. At least I often feel like one—especially when it comes to matters of faith.

In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen ...

While Pope Francis’s condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash ...