Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lenten fasting a ‘wake-up call for the soul’
ROME – Fasting from food or other things during Lent is a chance for Catholics to reorient their material attachments, Pope Francis said on Ash Wednesday, as he urged people to slow down and turn to Christ during the penitential season.
- Published in International
Pope calls entire church to pray and fast after clerical sex abuse revelations
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis called Monday for every member of the Catholic Church to pray and fast in penance for the evil of clerical sex abuse, and to be involved in needed change within the church.
- Published in International
Pierce County parishes collaborate to connect their youth in faith, service
TACOMA – On a cold Saturday morning in March, Juliana Johns joined other Catholic teens on a downtown Tacoma street corner, passing out food to hungry men and women.
- Published in Local
Pillars of Lent provide six weeks of ideas for Lenten practice
Living the pillars of Lent
- Published in NW Stories