Lent is almost here, and many traditions take part this week to let loose and have fun before committing to the observance of the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the desert in Christian ...

The Greeks justify these relaxations by this distinction: that the Lent before Christmas is, so they say, only an institution of the monks, whereas the Lent before Easter is of apostolic institution.

Matthew James Dullard, charged with hitting police officer over Easter in 2024, fleeing scene, exploring mental health defence The state’s top prosecutor has asked a court for more time to ...