Today marks the beginning of two of the most significant periods in both Christianity and Islam: Lent and Ramadan. For a nation in urgent need of rebirth, ...

You are dust and to dust you shall return.” With the words of one of several familiar formulas for the imposition of ashes on ...

Millions of Catholics are expected to flock to churches across the country today as the Lenten season kicks off with the traditional daubing of ashes on the foreheads of the faithful. As the nation ...

Christians have been urged to embrace reconciliation, spiritual renewal through repentance, and acts of charity ...

MANILA, Philippines — As the Catholic Church begins the observance of Lent, an official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday advised corrupt politicians to fast and ...

The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to "hunger" for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message. Ahead of Ash Wednesday, which marks ...

In a rare occurrence, this year’s Ramadhan coincides with the Christian Lenten season, an overlap that happens roughly once ...

Shrove Tuesday, which is also known as Pancake Day, is the feast day before the Lent fast starts on Ash Wednesday.

OC residents are celebrating Black History Month as Lunar New Year, Lent and Ramadan all converge around the same time this year.

We travel to the birthplace of jazz, in the state of Louisiana, to delve into this popular celebration of French origin, featuring troupes, parades, masquerade balls, and 'king cakes.'. With all due ...

Bryan StalderContributor As the chill of winter gives way to the promise of spring, our Northeast community enters a season rich with spiritual observance, cultural celebration, and historical ...