Susan Cohen of Streamwood talks quietly to her granddaughter Reese Alvarado, 3, of Arlington Heights during an Ash Wednesday service at St. Edna Catholic Church in Arlington Heights.

We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not it's just a Catholic observance (and if the Bible references this type of day), and fill you in on the ...

A devotee is marked with an ash cross on her the forehead during Ash Wednesday rites March 5, 2025 at the Redemptorist Church in Manila, Philippines as Catholics in the this predominantly Roman ...

Michael Laver, Rochester Institute of Technology This Ash Wednesday many Christians will arrive at work with a black cross ...

A person holds a picture of Pope Francis and a rosary during a prayer service in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Feb. 25, as Pope Francis continued his hospitalization. March 5 marks the 88 ...

On Ash Wednesday, those black smudges you see on some people's foreheads are the sign of the cross from ashes administered by church leaders that symbolize mortality and repentance. Advertisement ...

Today marks the beginning of Lent for Christians around the world. Many are observing Ash Wednesday by receiving ashes as a ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5.

Fort Lauderdale, FL- March 5, 2025 - Archbishop Thomas Wenski makes the sign of the cross as he celebrates mass at St. Anthony Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the occasion of Ash Wednesday.

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, Ash Wednesday is recognized nearly a month later on Wednesday, March 5.

In Elgin, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church will offer drive-through ashes from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 36W957 Highland Avenue. This year, Ash Wednesday comes as millions pray for the health of ...

If you're planning to attend church services or observe Lent, you might be wondering when is Ash Wednesday in 2025. Unlike other commemorations that fall on the same date annually — like ...