In a powerful and rare alignment this year, Catholic and Muslim communities in the Philippines are beginning their sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan this ...

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for Christians, leading to Easter. Traditions include receiving ashes and Friday fish fries.

Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter are approaching. Learn the dates for these Christian observances in 2026 and what each tradition signifies for believers.

“Ash Wednesday is a way of looking ahead to Easter,” Father Morrill said. “And here in the Northern Hemisphere, that also ...

The celebration dates back centuries to pagan celebrations of fertility and the season of spring.