New York’s Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning ...

From suits and blazers to street clothes, those of all politics shared in a moment representing the beginning of Lent.

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

Why do people put ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of Lent, the period leading ...

Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and ...

Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of penance.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by ...

WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Services for Ash Wednesday took place Wednesday across western Massachusetts.

Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent ...

Pope Francis increased his physical activity Wednesday, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and celebrated the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead, the Vatican said.The Holy Father ...

Christians across the globe have today celebrated Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the annual 40-day Lent period. The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, has ...