The Vatican said as of Tuesday morning, Francis no longer needed to wear the noninvasive mechanical ventilation mask that ...

See photos of celebrities who've been in Mardi Gras parades through the years, including Shaquille O'Neal, Katy Perry, Harry ...

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and ...

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday 2025, which falls on March 5 this year, marks the official beginning of the Christian season of Lent, which culminates with Easter on ...

The Rev. Robert Schneider has memories of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris that go back to immediately after he completed college in 1974. But that version of the cathedral ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for many Christian denominations. Here's the meaning behind one of the holiest observances in the faith.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. Here's everything to know about why it is celebrated by Christians, where to get the ...

Lent may be on the calendar, but it’s not on the radar of most Americans. A traditional 40-day window of fasting before Easter, Lent is observed by around a quarter of U.S. adults, according to a ...

Before Lent starts on Wednesday, several Mardi Gras events will be held throughout Connecticut on Fat Tuesday and this ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter ...