In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening ...

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

These two fasting periods are often compared despite ... Lent takes its inspiration from the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert, a period that itself echoes the 40 years of wandering of ...

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

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for iftar ...

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 ...

Tomorrow we will celebrate the fifth Sunday of Lent. Lent was established by the Council of Nicea in 325 AD with emphasis on ...

In Matthew’s Gospel, the disciples of John the Baptist asked Jesus, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do ...

Six saints and blesseds have offered these profound reflections on how to live this time of Lent authentically through ...