Pope Francis has called on all Catholics to pray and fast for Ukraine this Ash Wednesday. The interior wall of a Ukrainian chapel with different icons of the Virgin Mary displayed on the wall. (photo: ...

hungry at home and abroad. "What we're doing is humbling ourselves before God and saying, `I can't do this anymore and I need your help and I'm not going to let go -- 10.4 million bed nets to fight ...

Wondering about fasting during Ramadan while pregnant or breastfeeding? Learn how fasting may affect you and your baby, expert safety tips, and ways to support health and well-being during this ...

When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

As some Christians continue to fast and pray in the new year, the Anglican Bishop of Oyo, Rt. Rev. Williams Aladekugbe, has urged them to pray fervently and eschew unforgiveness. Aladekugbe told the ...

Press release from Steve Norris: Gandhi once said that “fasting is the sincerest form of prayer.” For some of those who take part, it will be just that: an urgent prayer for our Mother Earth, its ...

Some people skip meals to lose weight. Others fast as part of a detox. Still others do it just because they feel like they’re too busy to stop and eat. But for Christians, there’s the practice of ...

SOS calling all U.S. citizens to fast and pray for the immediate release of all American hostages and all Afghanistan allies. Thank you to all veterans groups and other organizations that are trying ...

Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh addresses the media Aug. 14 at the pastoral center in Pittsburgh. (Credit: Chuck Austin/Pittsburgh Catholic via CNS.) Listen PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Pittsburgh ...