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 ...

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 ...

What's the meaning behind the last days of Holy Week, and what dietary restrictions does Good Friday have? Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection ...

What if we skipped a whole year without having to go through Lent and only focused on the celebration of Easter, without undergoing the 40-day fast? This question and others might logically sound ...

The moment when she had chocolate for the first time post-Lent this year was a big one ... "I am very proud of her for staying strong through the 40 days because she had opportunities to ...

Alexis Alvarez's grandmother, Magali, stays deeply rooted in tradition Alexis Alvarez Alexis Alvarez's grandmother, Magali, has always observed Lent closely ... through the 40 days because she ...

What's the meaning behind the last days of Holy Week, and what dietary restrictions does Good Friday have? Here's what to know. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by ...