But the rules for Ash Wednesday are unwavering for believers. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Bishop John Dolan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of ...

The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day. While they date back centuries ...

The modern-day Roman Catholic Church is credited for applying the ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead. Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Not according to britannica.com.

Ash Wednesday is today ... While most commonly associated with the Roman Catholic Church, it is observed by many Western Christian denominations, including Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians ...

The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots such as Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day. While they date back ...

Philippines as Catholics in the this predominantly Roman Catholic nation observe the start of lent. (Aaron Favila/AP) Devotees with ash cross on their foreheads light candles during Ash Wednesday ...

But the rules for Ash Wednesday are unwavering for believers. Bishop John Dolan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix spoke with The Arizona Republic about the meaning and purpose of Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday is a day away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.

Ash Wednesday kicks off the Christian tradition ... He’s also remembered for synthesizing Roman Catholic practices with Irish cultural traditions.

The modern-day Roman Catholic Church is credited for applying the ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead. Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Not according to britannica.com.

The modern-day Roman Catholic Church is credited for applying the ashes in the shape of a cross on the forehead. Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Not according to britannica.com.