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Target, Lent and DEI

A 40-Day Target boycott during Lent will protest rollback of DEI initiatives. What to know

Customers of Target and other major retailers have been asked to boycott Target for 40-days during Lent as a form of protest. Here's why.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3h

40-day Target boycott over DEI policy begins: Black pastor leads Target Fast over Lent

Members of the Black faith community have started a 40-day boycott against Target for stopping DEI initiatives. The Target Fast coincides with Lent.

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

From pulpit to protest: What the 40-day boycott of Target is about

Jamal Bryant and other Black faith leaders rally against the retailer’s DEI rollback with a Lent-length “Target Fast.”

Ash Wednesday, Lent

Yahoo · 56m

Central Coast kicks off Lent on Ash Wednesday

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Philadelphi Eagles, losing Super Bowl LIX, 40-22. After entering the game as the slight favorite, Kansas City faced a 24-0 halftime deficit and at one point in the second half trailed 40-6 before two late touchdowns made the ...

The Morning Call · 18h

Ash Wednesday services in Lehigh Valley mark start of Lent | PHOTOS

Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

When is the first day of Lent? See 2025 dates for Ash Wednesday, Easter and what they mean

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious holidays.

Lent, Fish fry and Catholic Church

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 2h

Fish fry dinners in metro Detroit: Where to find one near you during Lent

During the Christian Lenten season, when many area Catholics avoid meat on Friday, the fish fry circuit is in full swing. Many churches, clubs, and fraternal organizations around metro Detroit are ready to greet the communities holding fish fries for the seven Fridays of this Lenten season.

Yahoo · 9h

Where to find a church Friday fish fry in Delaware during Lent

On six Fridays at area churches through Lent, Knights of Columbus groups and other organizations often offer reasonably priced Lenten seafood meals.

The Indianapolis Star · 9h

Where to find fish fries at restaurants, churches for Lent around Indianapolis

Several Indianapolis-area churches, as well as a few restaurants, will host fish fries over the next six Fridays. Whether you're a devout Catholic or simply enjoy battered filets, here are some spots to seek out fried fish during Lent.

Pope Francis misses start of Lent

Crux · 7h

On the first night of Lent, Pope Francis has a restful night

On Wednesday, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Major Penitentiary, celebrated the traditional Mass beginning Lent at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, and read the homily prepared by Pope Francis.

Daily Journal · 1d

Ailing pope 'rested well' but misses start of Lent

Pope Francis rested well during his 19th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, as celebrations for the Lent religious season started without him.

New Vision on MSN · 22h

Stable but still seriously ill, Pope Francis misses start of Lent

VATICAN CITY - Catholic cardinals in Rome marked the start of the Lent religious season on Wednesday without Pope Francis, as the 88-year-old spent his 20th day in hospital seriously ill with pneumonia.

The American Spectator16h

An Instruction Manual for Lent

Lent, the season of penitence, is the preparation of the soul to accompany the Lord in the Passion. It begins now, and ...

26 Lent memes for those who didn’t give up social media

Ash Wednesday has come and gone and Lent has begun. With it comes memes about fasting and the oddities of what the Church does and doesn’t consider meat. Lent is a significant period in the Christian ...

Angelus News2h

Bishop Zaidan: Lent a call to support poor, vulnerable as 'neighbors without borders'

"May we pray, fast, abstain, and give alms, that all who are precious in God's eyes may have what they need to not only ...

The Tribune12m

FRONT PORCH: Lenten pilgrimage and spiritual exercises

# The days of Lent are like a mini-pilgrimage, a retreat, a time for spiritual exercises, prayer and practices in preparation for the celebration of Easter and rebirth. We are forever leaning how to ...