Wed., Feb. 10 marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching ...

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- Millions of Christians were marked on the forehead with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday. CBS New York has more more on the symbolism behind this important day on the ...

“Then the Lord God took some soil from the ground and formed a man out of it; he breathed life-giving breath into his nostrils and the man began to live.” (Genesis 2:7) “You will have to work hard and ...

MANILA, Philippines - Foreheads bearing crosses drawn with ashes are once again spotted as Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday. Known as the first day of the Lenten season, Ash Wednesday ushers ...

In a few days, many western Christians will observe the beginning of Lent. It is a period of 40 days that marks a time of preparation culminating in the memorial of Jesus’ suffering, death and ...

This weekend, Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, the day of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as recorded in the Gospels. He is welcomed with songs, palm branches and other displays of recognition ...

Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ...