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 ...

An empty plate symbolizes the act of fasting and self-denial observed by many Christians during the Lenten season.(Photo Credit: Unsplash / Joachim Schnürle0 An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can ...

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.

A new season is upon us, one of fasting, prayer and fellowship. A season where many Catholics recommit and rediscover the heart of their faith and of their personal lives. But wait… What season is ...

The phrase, meaning “Happy Ramadan,” is frequently used during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. Ramadan, one of the most ...

The phrase, meaning “Happy Ramadan,” is frequently used during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time when fasting, prayer and reflection are heavily prioritized. Ramadan, one of the most ...

A file image of Filipino Muslims starting the observance of Ramadan in the pre-dominantly Catholic country in May 2019. This year, Muslims and Christians began their seasons of fasting and prayer, ...

When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

While many adults - both men and women alike - can mentally prepare for the long hours of fasting and prayer during Ramadan, the experience looks a little different if you're fasting during pregnancy.

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 ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and other war-torn areas of the world on ...