Fasting, prayer, and meditation are ancient practices that have been embraced by various cultures and religions around the world. Integrating these practices into a monthly routine can offer profound ...

Hassane is a senior at University City High School and lives in San Diego. Ramadan has so many virtues that are practiced everyday by Muslims across the world that bind us together as an “ummah” or ...

The March for Life in Washington, DC may be on Friday in deference to the inauguration, but the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn (normally observed on January 22, the anniversary ...

Some people skip meals to lose weight. Others fast as part of a detox. Still others do it just because they feel like they’re too busy to stop and eat. But for Christians, there’s the practice of ...

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.

In an era where spiritual exercises are increasingly overlooked, Pastor Ronnie Floyd is urging Christians to rediscover the ...

Pope Francis has encouraged all faithful Christians to fast and pray for peace in the Middle East on Friday, October 27, as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week — and in an Oct. 24 ...

It's the second time in two weeks that he's called for a worldwide fast in response to coronavirus. The invitation quickly took off on social media, with many people sharing it on their personal ...

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims, during which they are expected to fast every day from dawn to sunset. This year Ramadan began on April 12 and is currently ...

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 ...