Lent begins Feb. 18. Here's what Catholics in Illinois need to know about fasting, abstaining from meat, and other practices ...

The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to "hunger" for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message. Ahead of Ash Wednesday, which marks ...

This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on Thursday, April 17.

An empty plate symbolizes the act of fasting and self-denial observed by many Christians during the Lenten season.(Photo Credit: Unsplash / Joachim Schnürle0 An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lent, one of the five seasons on the Catholic liturgical calendar, begins this week and marks a 40‑day period of reflection and ...

Christians across New York City and around the world are observing Lent, a season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Below is a guide to the season and how it is being marked ...

As we begin the third week of Lent, Fr. Steve Mayanja from St. Bruno Sserunkuma Catholic Parish in Kasenge shares why Christians should observe and honor the fast during this sacred season.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection ...

This week brings Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that marks the beginning of Lent — the most ...

During Lent, many Christians choose to fast, pray, and give up something pleasurable as an act of spiritual discipline, in order to gain clarity, renewal, and deeper faith.