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February 16, 2024

Here's why Catholics eat fish on Fridays during Lent: 'Important' practice

Catholics are required to abstain from meat during Fridays of Lent. Fish, however, does not count as meat -- and has resulted in the beloved tradition of the fish fry.

February 15, 2024

Catholic bishops in Mexico hosted peace talks with drug cartel leaders

The Mexican government's policy of not confronting their own drug cartels amidst violence has led to some creative solutions, namely Roman Catholic bishops hosting peace talks.

February 15, 2024

Greece, Orthodox Christian country, considering legalizing same-sex marriage

Opposition from the influential Greek Orthodox Church is not stopping the Greek parliament from holding a vote late Thursday to potentially legalize same-sex marriage.

February 14, 2024

What is Lent? Explore Christian practices, observances leading to Easter Sunday

Lent is a season of spiritual reflection and sacrifice in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, one of the most important holidays on the Christian calendar.

February 14, 2024

Ash Wednesday is a time for renewal and 'remembering the need for God,' says Maine priest

On Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, Fr. Patrick Finn of Prince of Peace in Maine reflects on Matthew 6:5 — and says ashes are not a sign of holiness, but rather a sign of sinfulness.

February 14, 2024

What is Ash Wednesday? Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season observed by millions of Christians globally, dedicated to fasting and prayer, spanning the six weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.

February 13, 2024

Prayer app Hallow breaks records after its Super Bowl ad spot: 'Glory to God'

Hallow saw its biggest download spike ever following its Super Bowl ad, which aired in 15 markets during the big game. The ad features Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie.

February 13, 2024

Milei, Pope Francis embrace in Rome despite past insults: 'May the forces of heaven accompany us'

President Javier Milei, who previously called Pope Francis an "imbecile" and a "son of a b----," embraced the pontiff in an emotional hug this week at the Vatican.

February 11, 2024

Nuns drop New York like a bad habit, move to sunny Florida: 'Silence and solitude'

Discalced Carmelite nuns announced their move from Buffalo, New York, where the religious community had lived for more than 100 years, to Florida for "silence and solitude."

February 11, 2024

On this day in history, February 11, 1858, Our Lady of Lourdes first appears to St. Bernadette Soubirous

The first of 18 apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to 14-year-old St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, happened on this day in history, Feb. 11, 1858.