Easter, Ash Wednesday and Lent

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early ...
Prior to Easter, many Christians and Catholics will observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash ...
Lent begins Feb. 14 and runs through March ... according to britannica.com. The modern-day Roman Catholic Church is credited for applying the ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead.
Parishioners at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Reading gather during Lent to make pierogies. One Catholic parish is incorporating food with faith to celebrate Lent. With a tablespoon of ...
This year, Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent fall in March ... a solar calendar that was used by the Roman Empire. This year, Easter and Eastern Orthodox Easter fall on the same date, according ...
During Roman Catholic Mass, one of the biggest services takes place at the start of Lent. However, the Eastern Orthodox begin their Lenten season on a Monday rather than Wednesday. The term ...