During the Christian Lenten season, when many area Catholics avoid meat on Friday, the fish fry circuit is in full swing. Many churches, clubs, and fraternal organizations around metro Detroit are ready to greet the communities holding fish fries for the seven Fridays of this Lenten season.

A Camden cathedral service was among those that marked start of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting and charity for many Catholics, other Christians.

Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word meaning to seek forgiveness or be granted absolution.

As early as the first century, people are believed to have fasted during Lent. It was customary to eat only one meal a day, and eliminate fish, meat, eggs and butter. These strict rules loosened as time went on, however, some Christians decide to continue the tradition and give up a particular pleasure.

The Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London's Guildhall Yard is a lively annual event commemorating Shrove Tuesday. Participants in quirky costumes race around the square while flipping pancakes. The race is part of a wider tradition in the UK celebrating the day before Lent with various festivities.

Traditional sacrifices include chocolate, caffeine, a diet consisting of Too Good To Go meals, or simply the joy of living. KCL students, however, have a uniquely tragic and hilarious set of habits that could use some serious rehabilitation – or, at the very least, reconsideration.

The Church Mission Society (CMS) is offering a free Lent devotional series this Easter to encourage Christians to be hopeful in an ever-challenging and changing world. “How Not to Give Up” will be sent to subscribers starting Ash Wednesday,

The most important celebration of the year is around the corner as Londoners prepare for Pancake Day on Tuesday (March 4). Many will choose to empty their cupboards and make the delicious crêpes, but it's also the perfect time to sample options across the city.

Pope Francis has increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish priest in Gaza, the Vatican said.

The year rushes on apace: spring is officially here – the turn of the season acknowledged by Radio 4’s Today programme, which has been punctuating its grim chronicle of global turbulence with listeners’ nature notes.

Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash Wednesday ...