Lent, Ash Wednesday

Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...
I am a hypocrite. At least I often feel like one—especially when it comes to matters of faith.
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...
Lenten observances begin on Wednesday, March 5, leading up to Holy Week and Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is ...
In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date ...
Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...