Lent, Ash Wednesday

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The ...
On Wednesday, the Vatican reported that Francis showed a "slight improvement," after a chest CT scan showed normal progression of his lung inflammation. Here's what to know about this year's Lent.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous ...
Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, falls on Wednesday, March 5, beginning this year's journey into the ...
Here's everything you need to know about Ash Wednesday and Lent and more on what these religious practices are all about.
In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5. Unlike other dates on the calendar, like Christmas and Independence Day, the date ...
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a ...
If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...