Catholic faithful attend a celebration and Mass held in honor of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field, home of the White Sox, in ...

When does Lent end Lent's 40-day season ends on Holy Thursday. What is Lent? Lent is a 40-day period observed by Christians to prepare for Easter and the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

What does the ash cross smudged on worshipers' forehead mean? Dorsey Prince, right, and Shannon Carter pray during an Ash Wednesday Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.

Here's what to know about the end of Lent. When did Lent begin? This year, Lent began on Wednesday, March 5. The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday.

Then Ash Wednesday signaled the start of Lent, which will end during Holy Week, which includes celebrations and ceremonies leading up to Easter. When does Lent end? Why is Easter so late this year?

Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent start today. Lent will end on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Easter egg alternatives: Here are 5 fun Easter crafts instead of dyeing expensive eggs ...

When does Lent 2026 start, end? Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and runs through Thursday, April 2 in 2026. Chris Sims is a digital producer for Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

Christians have observed Lent all across the globe for more than 1,000 years. The first season of fasting and prayer was established in 601 AD by Pope Gregory, according to the Museum of the Bible.

When is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, so it also falls on Wednesday, March 5. When is Easter 2025? Easter falls on Sunday, April 20 this year.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent is a period of prayer, fasting, and giving for Christians. Ashes represent death and repentance, reminding Christians of human mortality.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, falls on March 5 in 2025. The date of Ash Wednesday changes each year because it depends on the lunar cycles that determine the date of Easter. Christians around the ...