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.

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

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 ...

Archbishop Hebda said that the word for humility comes from the Latin word “humus,” for earth or ground. To him, there’s an immediate connection between humility and the spreading of the ashes on Ash ...

Both religions’ traditions encourage giving up physical things, such as food, drink, pleasures or indulgences, in order to ...

Q: I am a longstanding vegan, so when Lent comes each year there's nothing for me to skip; no meat is already my regular routine. But at age 70, and even if I wasn't vegan, is it true that seniors are ...

With a Catholic clergy Lenten dance trend, a callout by pastor and Sen. Raphael Warnock and a prominent place in sermons by ...

The season of Lent, which leads into Holy Week and Easter, began March 5 with Ash Wednesday and will continue through sundown on April 17, which is known ...

Know the dates for the end of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday in 2025. Why does Easter start late this year?

World News // 1 month ago Pope Francis remains in stable condition in hospital with pneumonia Pope Francis on Wednesday remained in stable condition as he battles pneumonia, the Vatican said. Despite ...

Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...