Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to 'disarm' their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026.

Feb. 18 will mark the beginning of Lent, a time when Catholics fast, reflect, and focus on strengthening their relationship with God.

An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at First United Methodist Church, 533 N. Grant Ave., Loveland. Enter into the Lenten season at this reflective ecumenical service, which will include an imposition of ashes.

Vicious Biscuit is setting the brunch table for Lent season with a warm, comforting new limited-time dish. Now through April 5, guests can enjoy the all-new Charleston Omelet, available for a limited time at all Vicious Biscuit locations.

Baked, fried, with a side of fries, macaroni and cheese or stewed tomatoes — no matter how it’s served, Friday fish dinners during the Lenten season draw in customers, helping area fire companies, churches and other organizations raise money for programs.

The San Antonio chain has announced the return of the Whatacatch Sandwich and Whatacatch Platter, which feature wild-caught Alaskan pollock fillets.