As Catholics journey towards Calvary, they undertake many particular practices and devotions during the Lenten season.

(OSV News/Catholic ... the altar to process to the back of the church where he and Gregory greeted people as they departed the cathedral, McElroy wished everyone "a wonderful, prayerful Lent." ...

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for ...