The timing of Lent varies from year to year and is tied to the spring equinox. Here are 2025's key dates, including Easter.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

and to practice self-control through fasting," said the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Lent is a 40-day season that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy ...

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

This year, Ash Wednesday falls on March 5. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is a holy day of reflection and repentance in ...

Here's what to know about the holy day. Many Christians will abstain from ... according to the Catholic News Agency. Last year's Palm Sunday was on March 24 − the Sunday before Easter.