"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but might have eternal life" (John 3:16). This verse is from the Gospel of John, one of ...

Christians around the world mark the start of Lent this coming week, on Ash Wednesday. Believers don't always spend the 40 days preceding Easter in the same way. But they approach Lent with a ...

ROME— Pope Francis said the Lenten journey reminds the Church that hope in Jesus Christ ultimately overcomes fears of ...

THE Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Reverend (Dr) Henry Ndukuba, has reminded all Christians and leaders at every level that the Lent season is a time for consecration ...

Lent 2012 offers observant Catholics and other Christians a unique opportunity to honor the sacrifices of Jesus Christ by first honoring his mother, Mary. Because of a quirky series of calender ...