The Norwegian Trappist monk chosen to preach the Vatican’s Lenten retreat once called himself an atheist — and today is one of Europe’s most respected Catholic thinkers.

Lent invites reflection. For 40 days, many Christians fast, pray, and examine their lives in preparation for Easter. But for Black Christians — whose faith traditions were shaped by enslavement, ...

When I transferred to Boston College, I was excited to begin something new, but I also felt quietly overwhelmed. I was stepping into a community where friendships already existed, routines were ...

Christians across New York City and around the world are observing Lent, a season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Below is a guide to the season and how it is being marked ...

(AP) - This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other ...