The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

This year's Lent is drawing to a close, with just over a week left. See the remaining days and why Christians observe the ...

Here's when and what to know about April 2025's holiday dates to look forward to. This year, Lent began on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17. It runs six weeks before Easter.

It can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25, which means the Lenten period and Good Friday also change. Good Friday falls during Holy Week, which starts with Palm Sunday on April 13, 2025 ...

Lent and fish-fry Fridays are coming to an end as Holy Week begins. Wonder what it all means? What and when is Palm Sunday, ...

Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday, which this year fell on March 5, 2025. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshipper's forehead in the shape of the cross. This represents that a ...

This year, it is observed on April 18, 2025. Why do people eat fish on Fridays during Lent? Those observing Lent typically refrain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent.