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

The 40 days of Lent is almost over and Easter is coming soon. Here's when Lent 2025 officially ends, plus a look at Easter ...

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

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

Holy Week, the last of Lent, began on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday this weekend. See the final days and what they ...

Folks turn out in healthy numbers for one last fish fry on Good Friday. We visited three popular locations in Pittsburgh, Munhall and Swissvale, all of which were quite busy.

Fish is a hot commodity during Lent and fast food chains like McDonald's take advantage of high demand. How many fish ...

The Lenten Season ends on Holy Thursday, known by some denominations as Maundy Thursday, as explained by learnreligions.com, followed by Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Lent's 40-day season ends on ...

According to the Farmer's Almanac, Easter is a movable feast. With the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated between March 21 and April 25. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, which uses the Julian ...

Easter 2025 is this Sunday, April 20, 2025. 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 ...

I, in, I suppose, an attempt at exemplary morality, gave up all “treats.” I didn’t specify, for instance, by giving up chocolate or cookies, which would have been easier to handle and, importantly, ...

Holy Week has begun for those who observe Lent, which means Easter is right around the corner. The weeks-long spring tradition is celebrated by millions of Christians around the world. The period ...