EDITORIAL: Just as European Christians prayed the Rosary and fasted to be freed from the repressive Ottoman Empire, we need to employ the same strategy for peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.

(WXYZ) — Depending on the experts you listen to, the articles you read or the cable channel you watch for your national news, America appears divided. The ...

A new season is upon us, one of fasting, prayer and fellowship. A season where many Catholics recommit and rediscover the heart of their faith and of their personal lives. But wait… What season is ...

Vatican Backs Worldwide Interfaith Day of Prayer and Fasting Pope Francis said that he had accepted the committee’s proposal so that “believers of all religions will unite spiritually on May 14 in a ...

We understand from scriptures that spiritual exercise, which includes prayer and fasting, is profitable in all things as it impacts on every aspect of our lives. We must also understand that fasting ...

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Catholics from around the world will once again kick off a week of prayer and fasting at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Q. Is fasting for a prayer to be answered considered by God a manipulative attempt to move his hand? And can any of your loved ones — say, your spouse or parents — know you are fasting? — N.M., ...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Gov. Rick Perry, who’s eying a possible run for the White House ...

Louisiana's governor will be skipping lunch next week, and is encouraging Louisianans of all faiths to do the same. The governor has called for three days of prayer and fasting for people affected by ...

In Islam, Fajr is the first prayer of the day, one of the five daily obligatory prayers for Muslims. The Fajr adhan — the call to prayer — begins right at dawn, and is to be performed before the sun ...

(RNS) — Whether or not Gov. Kevin Stitt means to include nonbelievers in his state, this proclamation is worthy of applause. (RNS) — By the decree of Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma is observing Thursday ...