As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations.

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

Lent is marked by fasting and abstinence, and during this time, many people give up something that they love, such as their ...

In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls on April 20.

Noticing people with smudges on their foreheads today? It is Ash Wednesday, kicking off the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, ...

Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

As Lent begins, many are using this time for prayer, fasting, and reflection, aiming to deepen their faith as they prepare for Easter.

Here's what to know about Easter 2025, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and when lent starts this year. This year, Easter Sunday is observed on Sunday, April 20. Easter is the holiest day ...