For many Catholics and Christians, Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent and the Easter season next week. Here's what Ash Wednesday is, why Lent is 40 days.

E ven if you’ve never been to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard of Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French. It’s the ultimate ...

Lent, Martin Smith writes, “is about the freedom which is gained only through exposure to the truth.” Ash Wednesday invites us to enter into the season of Lent, acknowledge and ...

Lent is a religious observation that many Christians around the world follow. Although the start date may vary slightly among different denominations, the focus remains on Jesus’ sacrifice on ...