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 ...

Feeling that she had evolved spiritually to the point that it was no longer necessary for her to “give something up” for Lent, she let the liturgical season pass her by with little notice.

Easter is just days away, marking an end to the Lenten season — often observed by the religious as giving up something for weeks and abstaining from meat on Fridays — as the final days of Holy ...

There are two main ways that Catholics use to focus on growing closer to God during the Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. Abstinence is the act of “doing without” or avoiding something.

Lent, a 40-day season in the Christian liturgical calendar, is a time that members of multiple denominations participate in reflection, giving up vices and even fasting in preparation for Easter.

Despite its name, the Lenten rose isn’t actually a rose. It’s a type of hellebore, and it earns its name from the time it ...

In observance of Holy Week, GMA Network brings viewers a reflective and meaningful lineup of special programs this Maundy ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — As the Lenten season comes to a close, local fish fries will have their last day of sales this weekend. At the beginning of Lent, we spoke to Ace's in Cambria City ...

The fryers were up and running one final time for the fish fry season at the Bovard Fire Department in Westmoreland County on Friday. — The fryers were up and running one final time for the fish ...

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 ...