Lent is one of the most important traditions observed by tens of millions of Christians every year across the globe in preparation for Easter Sunday. Officially, the season of reflection begins on Ash ...

Ash Wednesday is officially here and the start of the Lenten season is underway. The religious holiday is a significant part of the Christian faith despite undergoing multiple changes throughout the ...

While most of the world's Christians began their observance of Lent this year on Feb. 14, 2024, those whose denominations follow the Julian calendar will observe their first day of Lent on March 18, ...

Lent, when Christians fast or forego certain vices for more than six weeks before Easter, falls on February 22 this year. The Lenten period first emerged shortly after the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD ...

Lent is defined by Britannica as a "period of penitential preparation." It is generally a time of prayer, fasting, and charitable giving which lasts 40 days to reflect the story of Jesus Christ's 40 ...

For non-Christians and some types of Christians, the coming season can be confusing. What is Lent? Do I have to give up chocolate, or drinking? Why do people have ashes on their foreheads? For 40 days ...

Each year, as we approach Easter Sunday, Christians first recognize the season of Lent. But even if you've spent years attending church services and studying the teachings of the Bible, you may not ...

The Christian season of Lent is well underway, after beginning last month. Christians worldwide should have become comfortable with the sacrifices they have chosen to observe during this period. Lent ...

For some Christians, it’s common to refrain from a favorite food or pastime for Lent. President Joe Biden, a practicing Catholic who really likes ice cream, has given it up for Lent. At one time, ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face. In ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.