Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter.

This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17.

By learning about the history of Lent, how long the period lasts, the 2025 and 2026 dates, and the traditional expectations ...

I have a friend who is fasting during Lent. I'm not talking about a not-eating-meat-on-Friday fast, or an I'm-gonna-give-up-red-wine-for-40-days-but-still-drink-white-wine fast. No, he's doing an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This period signals 40 days of spiritual preparation leading up to Easter. On this day, Christians typically attend church ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and ...