The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as permanent tradition, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent ...

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of solemn observance that ends on Easter Sunday. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of the cross.

Lent 2025 ends this Thursday, April 17, ahead of Good Friday 2025. Lent began with Ash Wednesday, almost 40 days ago. But did you know Lent used to be less than 40 days? The religious tradition as ...

During Lent, some worshipers abstain from eating flesh meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and each Friday. Worshipers abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent to honor Jesus sacrificing his flesh ...

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most important week in Catholicism, includes Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, ...

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

It's also the day Lent ends. Here's what to know about the ... two smaller meals not adding up to one full meal — between Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Adult Catholics are expected to abstain ...

The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation ...

Here's what you need to know. Lent starts the Easter season on Ash Wednesday, but it actually ends before Easter Day. This year, Lent began on March 5, and its 40 day period ends today ...

According to Britannica.com, Ash Wednesday is "a solemn reminder of human ... Historically, early Christians observed Lent over six weeks (36 days), excluding Sundays. By the 7th century, the ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Christians use the time for preparation and atonement before celebrating Easter.