New Orleans Archbishop Confirms Alligator as Lent-Approved Seafood
Catholics can enjoy alligator meat during the Lenten season, according to a 2010 letter from the former New Orleans Archbishop.
New Orleans Archbishop Checchio Leads First Mass, Hundreds Attend Ash Wednesday Service
Newly installed Archbishop James Checchio presided over his inaugural Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, marking a new era for the Catholic Church in the region.
Ash Wednesday Draws Crowds Despite Declining Religious Affiliation
The enduring appeal of the Ash Wednesday ritual as a public declaration of faith and a call for spiritual renewal.