The value and meaning of Lent has, over time, evolved from my perspective as a child growing up in a Catholic household, to the lens of an itinerant who has lived in countries where religion is ...

Here are some ideas for sharing the season of Lent with kids: 1. Find practical, kid-friendly ways to pray, fast and give. The days of Lent can seem daunting to a small child.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who was in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

Lent has been celebrated by Christians all over the world for centuries. The 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory, set the first official period of Lent in 601 AD, according to the ...