The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as permanent tradition, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent ...

What if we skipped a whole year without having to go through Lent and only focused on the celebration of Easter, without undergoing the 40-day fast? This question and others might logically sound ...

Sundays are not traditionally counted in the 40 days, as they are considered days of celebration rather than fasting. People are also reading: This Texas city is among the best in US for celebrating ...

Good Friday, observed on April 18, 2025, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a day of mourning and penance for Christians. While not a federal holiday, some states like Illinois ...

but it actually ends before Easter Day. This year, Lent began on March 5, and its 40 day period ends today, April 17, on Holy Thursday (also known as Maundy Thursday). The last day of Lent will ...

After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...

Lent is a 40-day period of fasting ... as they are considered days of celebration rather than fasting. People are also reading: This Texas city is among the best in US for celebrating Easter ...