If you are a member of one of a variety of Christian churches, you have entered the season of Lent, traditionally a time of prayer, fasting and preparation for Easter, ...

The pope "spent about 20 minutes in prayer in his chapel on the 10th floor apartment and the rest of the day alternated between rest, physiotherapy, prayer and a bit of work," the Vatican said.

“He loved it!” Harrison says. Played over Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday each year, the event is a source of immense pride for the people of Ashbourne in Derbyshire’s Peak District. Yet, such a ...

Tuesday is Mardi Gras, also known by its English translation Fat Tuesday. It's the festival that happens before the start of Lent, the 40-day period observed by certain Christian denominations ...

Care home residents and staff have been flipping pancakes and sharing stories for Shrove Tuesday. Woodland View care home in Colchester and Brampton Manor in Newmarket both celebrated the day with ...

the 40-day period before Easter that Christians mark with prayers, fasting and repentance. Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, in other parts of the world, the name Shrove Tuesday derives ...

Bakeries in Estonia were already at work the night before Shrove Tuesday, getting ready the thousands of cream buns traditionally eaten in Estonia at this time of year. For some businesses, 2025 has ...

The Up'Ards face the Down'Ards in this annual traditional soccer match which takes place every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the English town of Ashbourne. Trump says Mexico will not be ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day is something that is celebrated every year and is something that begins the lead-up to Easter. It always ...