The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead ... At this time, Lent lasted 46 days consisting of 40 days of fasting where only one meal and no meat was allowed, with the ...

As Lent wraps up, Holy Week continues through Easter Sunday. See the meaning of Good Friday and why people fast after Maundy ...

Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by many Christians in preparation for Easter. This represents the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and ...