Ash Wednesday initiates the Lenten season, culminating in the observances of Jesus' death on Good Friday and his resurrection ...

What is not allowed during Lent? Many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays and fast on specific days. What to know ...

Some St. Louis area churches are offering drive-thru ash services throughout the day on Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

Here's everything you need to know about the start of both Ash Wednesday and Lent, and more on how these traditions came to be.

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The holy day marks the beginning of Lent. Visit individual Diocese of Stockton and ...

You can mark the start of Lent in a single moment: ashes on the forehead, a short phrase, and a choice to slow down. Ash Wednesday begins a 40-day season of focused prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, leading up to observances of Jesus' death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter. Ash Wednesday is designated by counting backward 40 days ...

At the Colorado State Capitol, lawmakers are using this day to receive blessings and even pick up ashes.

Hundreds of El Pasoans gathered at St. Patrick Cathedral for Ash Wednesday Mass, marking the start of Lent with prayer, reflection, and commitments to spiritual renewal.

Time-crunched commuters in North Jersey can receive ashes without leaving their cars on Ash Wednesday. Here's where and when.