Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season.. The holy day, also known as the Day of ...

Photos: Holy week celebrated by Christians around the world Easter mass is one of the longest sessions of the Catholic mass. For some, the Easter Vigil begins after sunset on Saturday night or ...

Christians around the world observe Good Friday two days before Easter, but what is it, and why do they commemorate the holy day? The holiday is part of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Sunday.

All Saints' Day is an ancient holy day on the Roman Catholic calendar. It was officially started by Pope Boniface IV in 609 A.D., who also established All Souls' Day.

EWTN News, Inc. is the world’s largest Catholic news organization, ... There are only six holy days of obligation a year in the United States: Jan. 1, ... “In today’s world, ...

Good Friday, which is on April 18, is the day on which Christian and Catholic churches across the world commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, USA TODAY reported. "From the early ...

Because of the Maundy Thursday connection with baptism, it has long been Catholic custom to consecrate the year's supply of holy oils for baptism, anointing the sick, and Confirmation on this day.

Good Friday, which is on April 18, is the day on which Christian and Catholic churches across the world commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, USA TODAY reported. "From the early ...