In the 40-day period before Easter, known as Lent, many Christians may participate in fasting or reflection. The week ...

VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV 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 Aug ...

VATICAN CITY, Aug 20 (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 ...

''As our Earth continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in many other regions of the world, I invite all the faithful to live the day of August 22 in fasting and prayer, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation.

In his Wednesday catechesis, the Holy Father emphasized the power of forgiveness shown through the example of Jesus Christ when faced with the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, one of his 12 disciples. Pope ...

One of the Jain community's most revered festivals is Paryushan Parv. It is regarded as a period for introspection, forgiveness, and inner cleansing. It is based on the three main tenets of Jainism: ...

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Janmashtami, celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, will be observed on August 15 and 16. Festivities include temple decorations, midnight prayers, and the Dahi Handi tradition. Devotees focus on Krishna's ...

Ahead of the BEST Employees Co-operative Credit Society elections, MLAs Prasad Lad and Pravin Darekar emphasized their focus on workers' welfare, not politics. Shramik Utkarsh Sabha, including Nitesh ...

Consistent fasting may lead to weight loss over time. However, fasting can lead to nutritional deficiencies and low energy intake, negatively affecting health in the long term. While some people may ...

Kamika Ekadashi, one of the holiest days in the Hindu calendar, will be observed this year on Monday, July 21, 2025. Falling during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of ...