Learn about the traditions of Ash Wednesday, its meaning, and which denominations observe the Lenten season leading up to Easter.

Ash Wednesday is here and the Christian season of Lent begins for 2026. What we know on date, the 6-week period that leads up to Easter, fasting and more.

Lent begins Feb. 18. Here's what Catholics in Illinois need to know about fasting, abstaining from meat, and other practices during the six-week period.

When does Lent 2026 begin? What day is Ash Wednesday? When is Easter this year? What we know on why Christians do Lent and Holy Week dates for this year.

Is Mardi Gras 2026 today? When is Fat Tuesday? Holy Week schedule? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? What we know ...

Winters are going to end up and spring is waiting ahead. Millions of Christians from all over the world are waiting for Lent 2026.  It is an important season ...

Easter in the Western church is on Sunday, April 5. Next year, the holiday will land on Sunday, March 28, 2027.In the Eastern church, that holy day, known as Pascha, is Sunday, April 12. Lent starts ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus ...

Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday will start Lent 2026 season this week. Here's when, what dates to know for Mardi Gras, Holy ...

Easter 2026 is approaching. Here's when Easter, Ash Wednesday, Lent and Passover will be, and why the dates change each year.