VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for ...

In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is held each spring as a preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on ...

March 5 (UPI) -- The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter. Ashes "revive in us the memory of what we are," but also ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving that Catholics and some Christians observe as a time of repentance and closeness to God in preparation of ...

This Wednesday, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer observed ahead of Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 18) are days of fasting, during which ...

US fast-casual restaurant chain Taco Cabana is adding new shrimp tacos to the menu for the Lent season 2025. Priced at $3.99, each taco will contain battered shrimp, lettuce, tomato and chipotle ...