Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal
The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...
Lent 2025: Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Why people walk around with a smudged cross of ashes on their foreheads on Lent and why do Christians give things up for this ...
The pope has increased his physical therapy and marked the start of Lent in the hospital
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...
Utah Christians — from Catholics to Lutherans to Latter-day Saints — begin countdown to Easter
This period begins Christianity’s holiest season and starts the countdown toward its holiest day: Easter. Many Utahns — like these at the majestic Catholic Cathedral of the Madeleine in downtown Salt ...