In one of his final acts, Pope Francis cleared the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint -- an anti-polygamy ...

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 ...

Everyone ate piles of pancakes made from surplus butter, milk, eggs and cream that had to be used up before Lent began. It was customary for the eldest daughter to toss the first pancake, a chancy ...

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 ...

It's also the day Lent ends. Here's what to know about the final day of Lent — also known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday — and what it means. The Lenten period is when Catholic observers ...

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.

Other faith leaders endorsed the protest, which started with the beginning of Lent on March 5. A National Action Network spokesperson confirmed earlier Thursday that Sharpton, the group’s founder and ...

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 ...