Right now, for the first time in nearly 100 years, Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year are all happening at the same time — within hours of each other. The last time this occurred was around 1927. The ...

However, the practice of refraining from eating meat is primarily observed among Catholics, who opt to eat fish instead of ...

Winters are going to end up and spring is waiting ahead. Millions of Christians from all over the world are waiting for Lent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO — In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on ...

Walking into a Catholic Church during Lent it is easy to tell the season. The color purple is used. No flowers are in the sanctuary. Symbols such as a wooden cross or crown of thorns are somewhere in ...

Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and many Christians will observe the day by going to Mass to be blessed with ashes. Lent is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, Anglicans ...

Many Christians in South Jersey are set to celebrate the end of the Lent and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent, a 40-day season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is a time that members of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the official beginning of Lent, the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and spiritual retreat observed by ...

San Antonio culture is often aligned with the Catholic faith, and that's evident during Lent, the 40-day penitential period before Easter.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The first Friday of Lent means Catholics and Christians around the Capital Region and the globe will be ...

A reverend father has cautioned Catholics against participating in the ongoing Hallelujah Challenge during Lent. In a viral post, he gave reasons for his advise.

Ramadan and Lent fasting show measurable heart benefits including lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol, and modest weight loss.