Feb. 14 marks the start of Lent, a 40-day religious celebration observed by many Christian denominations, including Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox traditions. Every year, the celebration begins ...

During Lent we are summoned back to our first love, given a new portion of God’s Spirit, and recommissioned to selflessly live and boldly proclaim the Good News. Taking the Catholic Pulse.

Explore Lent's global significance, from its roots after the Council of Nicaea to Christian traditions of self-reflection and repentance leading into Easter.

Some give up food. Others give up social media. Still others put the kibosh on television. Fasting as a way to regain or refocus spirituality is common in many religions. Some Christians observe ...

Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at sundown on Thursday, April 17 (Holy Thursday). Dates may differ depending on what calendar a church is using and how they ...

That year, the New York Times tracked Lent’s wider popularity among secular adults, including some who had left the Christian tradition behind but wanted to stay in touch with their roots.

Lent was inserted into the yearly Christian liturgy, following Easter, he added. Pope Gregory I, who died in 604, regularized the time and character of the Lenten period.

Lent begins this week with the observation of Ash Wednesday, one of the most important religious observations each year for many Christian groups. Skip to main content. Boydton, VA ...

Lent is the period of forty days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and begins with Ash Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Prominent Christian leaders, denominations and organizations are beginning the religious season of Lent by condemning actions taken by President Donald Trump, urging fellow ...

During the liturgical season of Lent, it is important to remember the Christians around the world who are suffering persecution, especially those in Ukraine, a religious freedom advocate told Fox ...