As Catholics journey towards Calvary, they undertake many particular practices and devotions during the Lenten season.

Ash Wednesday is a special day when Christian faithful mark the beginning of the Lent season that is observed in the 40 days ...

T he leader of southeastern Michigan's Catholics stood in the aisle at a historic church in downtown Detroit on Wednesday ...

Ashes made from palms and the colour purple are both highly symbolic during Lent You might have heard people discuss giving something up that they enjoy for Lent, like chocolate or social media ...

The streets of New Orleans will soon come alive with energy as colorful costumed characters and lively parades wind through the city, their vibrant green and purple floats gleaming ... the day before ...

Catholics observe Lent through fasting and abstinence, avoiding meat on specific days. These are some of the permitted foods.

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

Decked in a purple robe symbolizing the Lenten season ... at St. Aloysius Catholic Church that starts the season of Lent for many Christians around the world was one that Vigneron, 76, has led ...