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

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 ...

In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date ...

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

Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a reminder of human mortality, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Here’s what to know: When ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

It’s almost here – our annual guide listing fish frys across Northeast Ohio. We run a weekly guide that we update throughout Lent. If you are a fish fry organizer or promoter, let us know if you want ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, the Vatican said, working from his hospital ...

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.” ...