Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

Proposed legislation looking to repeal clergy-penitent protections in at least two states is in a head-on collision with the ...

Give thanks to God for having forgiven you once again. Promptly and devoutly fulfill the penance given by the priest. Although you may receive Holy Communion even before performing your penance ...

The accusations against Joseph Mouser, 86, are new, but court records allege the incidents happened 35 years ago when the victim was younger than 12 years old.

Yes, we pilgrims walk under the shadow of the death of the unborn. But we sing of life’s beauty and believe all children ...

The mystery of that great day had every right to the honor of being prepared for by prayer and works of penance; and, in fact, it is impossible to state, with any certainty, when this season of ...

In early January, Catholic news outlets released a reminder that Catholics ... His official decree suggests individuals abstain “in a spirit of penance, at least for one day of the week from futile ...

A school that fosters children’s lives of faith as well as gives them a truly Catholic education is a blessing.

In early January, Catholic news outlets released a reminder ... His official decree suggests individuals abstain "in a spirit of penance, at least for one day of the week from futile distractions ...

For Luther, indulgences represented a system that misrepresented the gospel of salvation by faith alone. His bold stand was a ...

An 82-year-old priest was pushed off the altar amid a clash during Sunday Mass inside a church in southern Kerala ...