In a Lenten tradition preserved over the centuries, men dressed in black t-shirts, hoods, or bandanas walk along the lanes of ...

Most Catholic traditions have faded away, but the idea of giving something up for Lent persists. But many have lost sight of ...

Wroclaw’s dwarfs offer a unique way to explore this fascinating city while showcasing the power of peaceful and humorous protest in shaping its narrative. Last November, I had the opportunity to ...

The Hood River County Sheriff's Office has seized a station wagon believed to be connected to the Martin Family, who ...

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

Therefore, ashes represent both death and repentance. The purpose of ashes dates back to early Roman practices, according to britannica.com. Serious sinners and penitents began a public penance on the ...