The Catholic Church helps Catholics journey through Lent, the 40-day period of preparation for Easter, with guidance on ...

The day of prayer was initiated by Pope Francis and ... The tradition of lighting the Candle of Atonement was inspired by the Penitential Rite that Pope Francis composed and prayed at the final ...

Today thousands of Christians in Alabama and millions worldwide will observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the penitential season leading up to the celebration of Easter on ...