Information from the U.S. Catholic bishops explains the Latin Catholic Church’s regulations for fasting and abstinence during Lent.

Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade indulgence for ...

How the Muslim month of Ramadan transformed my understanding of fasting, prayer, and Lent. The sun was setting on a sweltering late Friday afternoon in Amman, Jordan. Sun filtered through the dust in ...

In parts of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, South Africa, Chile and New Zealand, fasting durations are typically around 11–13 hours. Muslims in equatorial regions (such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Kenya) ...

EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Pope Francis has encouraged all faithful Christians to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East on Friday, October 27, as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week — and in an Oct. 24 ...

Ramadan begins 10 to 12 days earlier each year because the Islamic Hijri calendar is lunar, with months lasting 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the crescent moon ...

Muslims worldwide are anticipating 2026 Ramadan's start with great pomp and show. Do astronomical calculations point to ...

Several parishes are planning prayer services, moments of silence and candlelight gatherings, calling Friday a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Truth and Freedom — and an opportunity to stand with ...

Read 8 Ash Wednesday Prayers to Prepare Your Heart for Lent + BONUS 40-Day Prayer Journal by Judy McEachran and more articles ...