Being reconciled to the God of compassion is bound to have a transformative effect on the one who is reconciled, That person ...

Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

The variable nature of Mothering Sunday results from the fluctuating calendar of Lent, making its date different each year. In contrast, the US celebrates Mother’s Day on a fixed day, the second ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how the dynamics of Lent can be compared to playing a board game.

Pope Francis publicly acknowledged that this Lenten season is a time of healing for his soul and body. On Sunday, the Vatican released the text of Francis' prepared Sunday Angelus prayer.

While Ramadan nears its close with Eid al-Fitr, another religious season also reaches its close with the end of Lent drawing near. Good Friday will help mark the end of the Lenten season.

Princess Kate is dedicating this Mother’s Day to “Mother Nature!”Taking to her and Prince William’s joint Instagram account ...

The Greeks justify these relaxations by this distinction: that the Lent before Christmas is, so they say, only an institution of the monks, whereas the Lent before Easter is of apostolic institution.

Easter is a holiday full of rich culinary traditions. We're taking a deeper look into 12 traditional Easter foods from all ...