Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick explains how the dynamics of Lent can be compared to playing a board game.

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The calendar date for Easter changes from year to year because the religious holiday is generally observed on the first ...

Most believers consider abstinence and fasting as helpful to their faith and as acts similar to prayer, survey finds ...

Allegheny County Council member Bethany Hallam is a fish fry superfan, and she has advice on how to make the most of Pittsburgh's extensive options. The big picture: Axios readers picked Community ...

It’s the halfway point for fish frys throughout Greater Cleveland. Non-profits – churches, VFW halls and other groups – are offering an array of dinners including everything from shrimp to slaw during ...

A: Contrary to popular thinking, Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation. You do not have to go to Mass that day or ...

Lenten Fish Fry: 4:45 – 7 p.m., Friday, March 28, April 4 and April 11, Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middlecreek Road. Pre-order ...

Advisory Council will meet to gather and discuss updates and assessments of Mardi Gras 2025 from several departments ...

When 67-year-old Brad Sigmon was put to death on March 7 in South Carolina for the murder of his then-girlfriend’s parents, ...

We all desire our Lent to be a time of penance, walking alongside our Lord on His journey to Jerusalem. For some, it’s driven ...