Christians from all over the world will soon celebrate the start of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter. Here's what ...

Next Tuesday is Fat Tuesday, the end of Marti Gras. Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. It’s the 40 days of preparation before Easter. I know, it feels like we just took down our ...

Discover top Des Moines seafood spots from oyster bars to fine dining, offering fresh fish and coastal flavors for Lenten ...

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

The religious period marks a time of reflection for many faithful Christians across the US.

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

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 ...

From being impatient to endlessly scrolling on social media, these are the best Lenten sacrifices.

If you’re planning to observe the six-and-a-half week period of self-sacrifice in 2026, you may be wondering when Lent starts so you can plan ahead. Some of the more common thin ...

Is your church or organization holding a Lenten fish fry this year? With Lent starting Wednesday, Feb. 18, we want to know about your fish fry for an upcoming story listing these Lenten dinners.

With the Lenten season just weeks away, local churches, parishes and other religious groups across the US are preparing to resume their long-running tradition of serving fish dinners to their ...