Hector Lizarazo, adjunct secretary of the Conference of Religious of Colombia, said that the conflicts between armed groups ...

Spiritual and religious practices vary around the world. Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread across many societies. Other practices, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, are ...

People lined up along streets in San Pablo City, Laguna on April 16, 2025 to witness this year’s Holy Wednesday procession, as part of the Lenten season.

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...

When does Lent officially end? Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, marks the end of Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that ...

Services normally involve prayers and scripture readings, with extinguished candles and black, purple or gray drapings over the statues, paintings and crosses.

What to know about the holiday, end of Lent Is Good Friday a public holiday? Good Friday is not a federal holiday but is a designated holiday in some states, including Illinois.

Here are 10 Catholic pilgrimage sites in the US that can help believers deepen their understanding of the Christian faith.

Community Lenten lunch A Hollidaysburg community Lenten Lunch and service sponsored by the Hollidaysburg Area Ministerium will be held at noon Friday, April 18, at the First United Methodist ...

Lent, a solemn season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is often perceived as a time for individual repentance and prayer. However, it is essential to recognize that Lent is not a solitary ...

Now is not a time to deny that it is dark, says Sr. Christine Schenk. It is a time to lean on God's own Spirit to help us figure out which candle is ours to light.

Experts assess his historic papacy, while Francis continues to offer up his own intercessory prayers.