What date is Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do Catholics celebrate? What we know from paczkis and king cakes to ...

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

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

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as ...

Mardi Gras—also known as “Fat Tuesday”—is a time of lively parades, colorful beads, and festive music. But beyond the party atmosphere, this celebration has deep roots in history and faith.

GREENFIELD — “No Wonder They Crucified Him” is a theme of a special series starting Ash Wednesday and concluding on Easter Sunday at Curry’s Chapel Church.

Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...

Lenten observances begin on Wednesday, March 5, leading up to Holy Week and Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.

Lent. It is the season in which Christians throughout the world take part in a variety of rituals and practices which lasts ...

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