The Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's might not be as iconic as the Big Mac, but it's actually been around longer. It first appeared ...

The icon was brought to Rome towards the end of ... purple became the color of penance in the Western Church (during Lent and Advent) because purple is a combination of blue and red.

These fun family-friendly activities offer meaningful ways for everyone to show love, kindness and faith, while also creating ...

The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods on the Catholic liturgical calendar, along with Advent, Christmas, Easter, and Ordinary ...

The exhibit is a response to the beloved saint’s call for greater understanding of and devotion to the shroud — the burial ...

It is also common practice in the Catholic church to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season. In advance of the start of Lent, there is Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras. When is Fat ...

Lent is the time before Easter during which ... it is important that the Catholic would speak with a priest or spiritual director. Any act of penance that would seriously hinder one's health ...

Variety breaks down the best TV performances of the 21st century, from Jeremy Allen White to Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney.

In a 75-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in St. Joseph Marello Church ...

This year, Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent fall in March, almost a full month later. Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change ...

Prior to Easter, many Christians and Catholics will observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Good Friday. Here's what to know about ...