As early as the first century, people are believed to have fasted during Lent. It was customary to eat only one meal a day, ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter ...

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the season of Lent begins in many Christian traditions.

I t's fairly common to hear people describing what they're "giving up for Lent" each year, but many of the details about Lent ...

The Bishop of Enugu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has called on Nigerians to use the 2025 Lenten season as a ...

Pope Francis had stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to be taken off noninvasive mechanical ventilation and receive just high flows of supplemental oxygen ...

Fat Tuesday - or Mardi Gras - is followed by Ash Wednesday to kick off the start of Lent. Here's what to know about fish ...

As Catholics journey towards Calvary, they undertake many particular practices and devotions during the Lenten season.

Christians will get one last nibble on their paczkis and king cakes as Mardi Gras and the Carnival Season give way to Ash ...

"The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Christians make this Jubilee Lenten 'journey to Jerusalem' with our Lord Jesus Christ as 'pilgrims of hope,' renewing our faith, hope and ...