The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations.

Telangana Sanjay Samuel Paul 5 March 2025 10:08 PM IST City churches commemorated Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of Lent — a 40-plus day season of fasting, prayer, and reflection ...

Father Jason Jalbert, right, uses ashes to make the sign on the cross on the forehead of Elena Berube, of Manchester, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester on Ash Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025.

Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.

By Sachin Jose Washington D.C., Mar 5, 2025 / 18:36 pm A Catholic Mass was reportedly celebrated for the staff at the White House today in observance of Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday, observed on March 5th, 2025, marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and spiritual reflection for Christians. During this time, many retrace Jesus' journey in ...

Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, is a time for fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. Observers often engage in activities such as making ashes, journaling, and practicing acts of kindness.

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application of ashes on the forehead, it signifies penance and humility.

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Many of the faithful across KELOLAND attended Ash Wednesday services to mark the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. The ailing Pope Francis is in the prayers of both ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians fast and begin penance by giving up something for Lent. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of indulgence allowed before the period of fasting and penitence.

It’s Ash Wednesday, a day to mark the first day of Lent for many Christian groups including Catholics, Lutherans, and Anglicans. The holy day marks 40 days before Easter, a time of prayer and ...