Today marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. Christian worship services take churches through the most important moments in the story of Jesus Christ. This is the high point ...

We are nearly two weeks into the 40-day season of lent, with over four weeks left to go. Here's when and what to know about the end of lent 2026, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and other dates to know.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike many other holidays, the Easter holiday dates change every year. It can be as early as March 22 or as late as April 25, ...

Easter will be celebrated on April 5, 2026, commemorating Jesus Christ’s resurrection, Holy Week events, the Lenten season, ...

The Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week are known as Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, but in Western Christianity, these days do not have widespread particular traditions or liturgy associated with them. The ...

Holy Thursday — also known as Maundy Thursday — marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, one of the most sacred periods of the Christian year and the culmination of the Lenten season, leading up to ...

Much as its name suggests, Holy Week is the most sacred week of the Christian calendar. Here's what to expect: For Christians, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem prior to his ...

We all have the opportunity for receiving a plenary indulgence each day of Holy Week. Then Easter Octave. Here’s how to gain them for ourselves and loved ones in purgatory. The procession of the ...

If you see palm branches in any hands today, they likely represent a celebration of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week for Christians. Churches in Houston and across the world celebrated Palm ...

“Hi mom!” Came a cheerful voice at the other end of the line. “We’re eating out and catching a movie.” Instead of my usual, ”Fine, don’t be too late,” I hesitated. Although it was our usual Friday ...