During Lent, shark meat demand spikes in Guatemala. But where does it come from, and what species are we eating? This study ...

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Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, ... This year's Lent occurs as Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, after being placed in critical condition over the weekend.

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass in his place at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, March 5 in Rome.

If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday.

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.

If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday.

ROME (TNND) — Vatican officials said Pope Francis is resting on this Ash Wednesday, the start of the solemn Lenten period. The 88-year-old pontiff slept through the night at Rome's Gemelli ...

It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up to Easter.

In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends on Holy Thursday, or April 17, 2025. For Protestant denominations, the last day of Lent is Holy Saturday, which falls on April 19, 2025.

Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025.