April 20, 2025, Christians in Nigeria and across the world celebrated Easter, marking the end of 40-day period of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday. Observed with morning masses, other church ...

Regularly scheduled Mass on Monday took on a special meaning following the death of Pope Francis for the dozens of Catholic ...

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Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Christians use the time for preparation and atonement before celebrating Easter.

Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Everyone 18 or older, and under 59 years of age, is bound to fast on Ash ...

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The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as ...

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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 ...