Carnival, meaning "to remove meat," is a time for human indulgence before Lent and the season when animals scavenge carcasses ...

Fat Tuesday is less than a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything Californians need to know ...

Several local groups will start fish fries on Ash Wednesday, but the season will begin for most fish fries on Friday, March 7 ...

Thurston Methodist Church will hold its annual Lenten Fish Fry on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11. The meal is carryout ...

If, like me, you're worried about the increasing environmental threats from use of artificial intelligence, I have a proposal ...

Planning a Mardi Gras celebration? Find out when the Fat Tuesday lands in 2025, along with everything to know on Mardi Gras, King cake and more.

Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we ...

It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up to Easter.

It originated from French tradition and began as an annual carnival celebration in Louisiana in the 1700s. Today, it has become a month-long event in New Orleans with parades through the French ...

Pope Francis urged Christians to examine their consciences in Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by ...

In his Message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “journey together in hope," and to take the opportunity of ...

The Vatican also released Francis' message for Lent, which runs from March 5 to April 17. The message, dated Feb. 6, ...