Lent shouldn't be necessary. That's what St. Benedict of Nursia, the great father of monks, thought at least. Jesus commanded ...

Three Pauls Valley pastors, from left – Chas Gowing, First Presbyterian Church; Elaine Howsley, First Christian Church; and ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, excluding ...

Fat Tuesday is less than a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything Californians need to know ...

Planning a Mardi Gras celebration? Find out when the Fat Tuesday lands in 2025, along with everything to know on Mardi Gras, King cake and more.

It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up ...

VATICAN— In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of ...

Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.

Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by ...

In his Message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “journey together in hope," and to take the opportunity of ...

The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...