Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it is a a ...

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

Ash Wednesday, which fell on Valentine’s Day ... Biden is only the second Catholic president in U.S. history. In 2022, Biden, a well-known ice cream lover, said he gave up sweets for Lent.