When it comes to pulling Catholics into pews, Christmas rites top the list — followed by a tie between Easter, the Christian calendar’s most joyous day, and Ash Wednesday, which ...

Although a recent study reveals that Lent is largely ignored by many Christians in the United States, there is a trend among ...

Easter Sunday falls on a different day each year. Here's what to know about the date tradition, and why the holiday is celebrated.

In 2025, Easter falls on April 20, close to the latest date possible, which is April 25. Although it may not seem like it, ...

COMMENTARY: In this second part of Lent, we shift our focus. We are now called to unite ourselves to the Lord Jesus and ...

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The word "Lent" comes from the Old English term "lencten", meaning "spring”. It marks the transition from winter to spring and lasts 40 days, excluding Sundays. Easter and Lent dates change ...

The date of Easter is determined by the Sunday after the first full moon that follows the Spring Equinox. Lent, a period of fasting and reflection, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy ...

Easter is on Sunday, April 20 this year. Last year, it was in March. The reason it changes relates to a full moon.