The Vatican is expected to issue the traditional Sunday Angelus prayer as a written text for the fifth week in a row as Pope Francis continues his recovery from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli ...

Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash Wednesday ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.