Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, involves fasting and mass.

Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. on March at the ...

Whether you’re a devout observer, a curious onlooker, or someone who just loves learning about traditions, this day is packed ...

While Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized in Rome since February 14, is in stable condition the Vatican said that his ...

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Ashes on foreheads on Ash Wednesday, “fish frys” on Fridays, passion plays, ...

This Wednesday, many Christians will have ashes put on their forehead. Here are four things to know about Ash Wednesday.

Pope Francis spent a restful night at the hospital in Rome, one day after suffering a sudden respiratory episode and was ...

Pope Francis is currently resting and recovering from a respiratory condition. After an isolated bronchospasm, he responded ...

After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced "an isolated crisis of bronchospasm" ...

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

Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm on Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ...