Soon millions of Christians will be taking 40 days to contemplate the last days of Jesus Christ before the celebration of Easter. Here's what to know.

Lent starts Wednesday, March 5, and runs through April 17, 2025. In the Christian church, Lent is a period of spiritual ...

Though Kathie Lee Gifford sometimes feels weighed down by all the suffering in the world, she’s able to have hope by trusting ...

Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...

LDS apostle Dallin Oaks announces Easter initiative and an African American spiritual finds its way into the new hymnbook.

The holiday's date is determined by the spring equinox and full moon cycle. On the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), ...

Accompanied by the hashtag #GreaterLove, President Dallin H. Oaks encouraged individuals to build strong traditions around ...

"It's deeper than abstaining from ice cream," said Fr. Bill Swichtenberg of St. Mary Catholic Community in Appleton.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is "the most glorious event in history" and should be matched by emphasis ...

That brings us to 2025, which will see a remarkable coincidence: Both the Eastern and Western will hold Easter on the same ...

Easter in New York means springtime weather, pastel colors, egg hunts, and the start of that lovely time of year when you can enjoy all the amazing things to do outside in NYC. Easter festivities ...

There are also fireworks displays on the way home. On Easter Sunday, “Pascha,” there is a family feast which breaks the 40-day fast. Roast lamb, representing the Lamb of God, is a traditional main ...