Ash Wednesday marked the first day of Lent, which will last for six weeks up until Easter at the end of April. Here's when Easter and other related dates take place in 2025, as well as what they mean.

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Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez made this statement at a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to Simon Bolivar in Moscow, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomati ...

As Alabama begins its postseason run at the SEC tournament, Lameka Sears, Mark Sears' mother, reflects on the highs and lows ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

Much of the optimism surrounding the Mets’ farm system revolves around several pitchers. But it’s the depth on the positional ...

Sixty-five years after his father, the late Billy Graham, first preached in Addis Ababa, Franklin Graham returned to the ...

The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

St. Paul's Lutheran church in Helsinki has held the first church service in Finland created mostly by artificial intelligence ...

Monk Father Jerome Kodell shares tips to prevent burnout, emphasizing the importance of prayer, self-care, and setting priorities in life.

Bridging science and religion, forensic researchers spent nearly a decade identifying the remains of a Croatian nun with DNA evidence.

Most of us have a warm and fuzzy image of Jesus. We envision strolling through the countryside, eating loaves and fish with him, basking in the miracles of the sick who are healed and sent home whole ...