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

Pope Francis celebrates the Ash Wednesday mass leading Catholics into Lent at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, 17 ...

Jimmy Alexander has been a part of the D.C. media scene as a reporter for DC News Now and a long-standing voice on the Jack ...

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lent in 2025 began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and ends on Thursday, April 17. Lent is a period of spiritual reflection, prayer, and preparation for Easter. Traditionally, it lasts 40 days ...

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 ...