Find out when Lent, Ash Wednesday, and other Holy Week dates are, why Easter's date changes, and if schools are off for spring break.

The religious period marks a time of reflection for many faithful Christians across the US.

Fat Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter. In 2026, Mardi Gras will take place on Tuesday, February 17, with Lent beginning on Wednesday, February 18. Here are the Fat Tuesday dates for the next ...

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is for the uninitiated an energetic spectacle of joy, beauty and just-let-it-go. But for revelers ...

San Antonio culture is often aligned with the Catholic faith, and that's evident during Lent, the 40-day penitential period before Easter.

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FORT-DE-FRANCE, MARTINIQUE, February 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Martinique’s renowned Carnival will take place ...

Pius XI girls basketball defeats Brookfield East, 60-48, Feb. 14, 2026. The NBA has for years been seeking a fix for its broken All-Star Game. Through one iteration of the new USA vs. World format, it ...

The NCHSAA 2026 softball season is about to begin. Meet the 40 Wilmington-area high school players poised to make a significant impact this spring.

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In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound. The Lenten season begins Feb. 18 ...