While it might seem strange to cover up all of the most important religious items in a Catholic church during Lent, most devout Catholic churches tend to feature crosses, artwork, and statues ...

The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as permanent tradition, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time ...

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for ...

The Lenten season is upon Catholics. To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, or the 40-day period prior to Easter, Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island held a Stations of the Cross prayer ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As the Lenten season begins, Catholic parishes across Louisville are hosting fish fries, bringing people together for food, fellowship and fundraising. Each parish puts ...

WESTWOOD: The Reverend Ajani Gibson is the pastor of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in New Orleans. He says the Lent journey of self-reflection is especially needed now. AJANI GIBSON ...