In those days, the 1930s, the rituals were held on Saturday morning, and when completed, he raced to ring the high steeple bells proclaiming the end of Lent. His home parish was German (as was his ...

This recipe is part of a Lent 2025 series where National Catholic Reporter staff will share some of their favorite meatless meals. Sign up for the EarthBeat Reflections email newsletter to receive ...

If you've been "fasting" from unhealthy habits for Lent, you're in luck: Thursday is the last day of Lent. The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around ...

Nagpur: The holy week in the Christian calendar started with Palm Sunday and will be followed by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday (the crucifixion of Jesus Christ), Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday ...

It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of Lent. Perhaps you’re feeling like you’ve missed the opportunity to make this season meaningful, or maybe you feel like the days have ...

Easter Sunday is this weekend, but when is Lent really over? Here's what you need to know. When is Lent 2025 over? Lent starts the Easter season on Ash Wednesday, but it actually ends before ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Christians use the time for preparation and atonement before celebrating Easter.

If you've been "fasting" from unhealthy habits for Lent, you're in luck: Thursday is the last day of Lent. The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around the ...