When we think of Raavan, most of us immediately recall the demon king from the Ramayana who is burned in effigy every year ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

Every year, crowds fill the streets of the central Mexican town of Atlixco on the Catholic holiday of Good Friday to witness ...

FOR many Filipinos, Good Friday is one of the most solemn and meaningful days of the year as it commemorates the crucifixion ...

Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert. "Abstinence is a form of penance. Penance expresses ...

The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

But our Kristo in Cutud [does] it only as penance,” he said in Kapampangan. Barangay captain Filipina “Fem” de la Cruz, village secretary Eric Bangal, retired “Kristo” Chito Sangalang ...

MANILA, Philippines—Doing penance, described by Philippine Jesuits as an “act of mortification,” is a crucial part of Lent for many Catholics. Penance, the Jesuits said, “is any human pain ...

It's globally known as a day of sorrow, penance and fasting, according to Britannica. The reasoning behind its name is debated, with some attributing it to the day's holiness and others pointing ...

Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, the archbishop of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, celebrated Palm Sunday Mass on ...

Fasting during Lent represents the fasting Jesus did while in the desert. "Abstinence is a form of penance. Penance expresses sorrow and contrition for our wrongdoing, indicates our intention to ...

For a safe and well-prepared Holy Week during penance, the DOH-5 underscored the importance of ensuring that any whip used for penance is clean. The nails should be sterilized by soaking them in ...