In a country where Catholics faithfully abstain from eating meat during Lent, one island quietly stands apart — not for ...

Good Friday is intended to be a day of fasting for Catholics, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, ...

Maundy Thursday marks the end of Lent, but it holds deeper meaning that that even. Here's everything to know about the holiday and what it means.

As Lent wraps up, Holy Week continues through Easter Sunday. See the meaning of Good Friday and why people fast after Maundy ...

This Friday marks the day that Christians commemorate as the day Jesus was crucified on the cross, to rise again two days later on Easter Sunday.

Lent, the 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, ends this Thursday, April 17, 2025. Holy Week, the most ...

Why is it called Good Friday? Is it a federal holiday for banks, stock market, post office or businesses? Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday ...

Holy Week, the last of Lent, began on Palm Sunday and ends with Easter Sunday this weekend. See the final days and what they ...

Many Christians give up certain luxuries or engage in acts of service as a spiritual discipline. Holy Week is the final week of Lent, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in Easter. It includes ...

The first day of spring has sprung and April has arrived with all the Easter holidays to look forward to, such as the end of the Lent and fish Fridays, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter and Passover.

This year's Passover week will overlap with Holy Week. Here's when and what to know about April 2025's holiday dates to look forward to. This year, Lent began on Wednesday, March 5 and ends on ...