Lent at this time of year. That means for some abstinence from various food, drink, or activities. One tradition is to avoid ...

Nigerian singer Portable recently gave out foodstuff to people in his community during the Ramadan and Lent fasting period. The video raised mixed feelings.

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

Along with giving something up or giving back, this routine of meatless Fridays has been a tradition of Lent for many years. After years of failing scores, the fate of Baker Heights Elementary and ...