Ash Wednesday is a special day when Christian faithful mark the beginning of the Lent season that is observed in the 40 days leading up to Easter. Ash Wednesday symbolizes the mortality of human ...

Online shopping has become a way of life — even for the Catholic Church. In preparation for Ash Wednesday, a rising number of ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter.

In New Orleans, many churches offer Ash Wednesday services as well as drive-thru ashes for those wishing to receive a blessing ahead of their work day.