Many Catholics who observe Lent will be looking for different options on Fridays when they abstain from eating meat. Many faithful give up something for 40 days as part of their observance during Lent ...

Pope Francis' message of humility and tolerance has certainly sent a jolt through the Catholic Church. It's true; the progressive Pope is making it cool to be Catholic again. And with the Lent season ...

Catholics who are abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent have a pass when it comes to one tasty reptile. Alligator is permissible to eat on Fridays during Lent, the archbishop of New Orleans told ...

Observing Lent involves various spiritual practices, including prayer, fasting, and acts of charity. One key aspect of this religious season is dietary discipline—which requires Christians, ...

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

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — As Ash Wednesday marks the ...

Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer observed ahead of Easter. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 18) are days of fasting, during which Catholics ...

If you’re used to bacon and eggs for breakfast, but can’t have that on Friday during Lent, this list of Lent Breakfast Ideas ...

It’s a Friday that falls less than 40 days before Easter Sunday. That means that many diners will be looking for meatless meals to enjoy in observation of the Lenten season. Lent started on Feb. 14, ...

Between midterms and meal swipes, many UF students are also navigating a quieter challenge: Lent. Observed by Catholics for centuries, Lent marks the 40 days leading up to Easter, often involving ...