Lent, Ash Wednesday

When is Ash Wednesday? When does Lent start? What to know
Here's everything you need to know about Ash Wednesday and Lent and more on what these religious practices are all about.
When is Ash Wednesday 2025? What to know about Lent and the Christian calendar
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a weekslong period for the faithful that comes ahead of one of the most joyous holidays for Christians.
Easter 2025: When is Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter this year?
In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen between March 22 and April 25 on the Gregorian calendar. On the Julian calendar, used by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Easter can be between April 4 and May 8.
When is Easter 2025? What you need to know about Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday, more
Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, March 5 this year. In Western churches, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of spiritual reflection before Easter. Lent runs through April 17, 2025. Palm Sunday, the first day of the Holy Week which commemorates Jesus Christ's entry to Jerusalem, is on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
When is Easter Sunday 2025? When is Ash Wednesday? Here's when first day of Lent starts
Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
What date is Easter Sunday 2025? Why so late this year? When is Lent, Ash Wednesday? What we know
Why is Easter 2025 so late this year? When is Easter Sunday date? What day does Lent start? What we know on Holy Week, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and more.
What is Ash Wednesday? When is the date? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.
When does Lent begin? What to know about the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving
In a few days, Christians will begin practicing the 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving, known as Lent. The period is ...
When does Lent end? What to know about Holy Thursday
Each year, many Christians observe Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and self-discipline that precedes Easter Sunday. The ...
Ash Wednesday is coming up next week. Here’s what to know
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day, is around the corner. It is the first day of the Lenten season and is considered a ...
What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period is a tectonic time of year leading up to Easter. What we ...
When does Lent start in 2025? What to know before Ash Wednesday
Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, also lasts for 40 days, or around six and half weeks. If you are planning to observe the ...
Pope Francis, slowly improving, will not lead Ash Wednesday service
Pope Francis is showing improvement as he battles double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Friday, but he will not lead an ...
When does Lent end in 2025? Everything to know this year so you can plan ahead
If you're observing lent in 2025, you may be wondering when the six-week period ends. Find out dates for Lent, Ash Wednesday, ...
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This Is Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion ...