Easter 2025: Key dates, background for Lent and Holy Week
The timing of Lent varies from year to year and is tied to the spring equinox. Here are 2025's key dates, including Easter.
When is the first day of Lent? See 2025 dates for Ash Wednesday, Easter and what they mean
The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious holidays.
Ash Wednesday is today — start of Lent. How long is it? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up
Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.
What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday? The Christian holy day explained
Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church,
Photos: Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent for Christians
Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and spiritual preparation leading to Easter in many Western Christian traditions. The following images capture Chicagoans participating in the meaningful ritual of receiving ashes.
What does Ash Wednesday represent? Lent 2025 starts today with Ash Wednesday, What to know
Here’s the origin of Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter, when Lent ends and why the dates they fall on change every year.
Christians begin Lent with Ash Wednesday services
Milwaukee's new Catholic Archbishop Jeffrey Grob kicked off the Lenten season with Mass at Pius XI Catholic High Schoo
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When Does Holy Week 2025 Begin?
Holy Week 2025 is just around the corner! This Christian celebration commemorates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and takes place every year. Want to know exactly when it kicks ...
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When is Easter? Here are the important dates to know for 2025 Holy Week.
Here's what you need to know about Easter 2025. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wednesday, March 5 this year.
What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Why is today Fat Tuesday? Paczkis, Holy Week schedule, Easter, Lent
Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.
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The significance of Holy Thursday
of Holy Week. These days are the three holiest days in the Catholic Church. This Mass stresses the importance Jesus puts on the humility of service, and the need for cleansing with water ...
Video does not show Westminster Abbey flying Pakistan flag during Holy Week
The clip actually shows the Pakistan flag hoisted before Holy Week 2024 to commemorate the country’s national day.
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When is Easter 2025? Key dates for Lent and Holy Week
Easter marks the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection, serving as the culmination of Holy Week, which includes several days, each carrying significance. These days include Palm Sunday ...
Pope Francis Health: Vatican Issues Sunday Update—'Peaceful'
The Holy See Press Office said that Pope Francis had a "restful" night, with his condition showing mild improvement.
Pope Francis responding well, showing gradual improvement as Vatican holds another Holy Year event without him
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment and has shown a "gradual, mild improvement" in recent days as he continues his ...