Gwen Stefani faced backlash from some of her fans when she spoke out about her Catholic faith and launched a 40-day prayer challenge for Lent on the app Hallow.

Video. Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent.

Ash Wednesday is March 5, which marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on ...

MILWAUKEE — Millions of Christians around the world are recognizing Ash Wednesday this week, marking the beginning of Lent. Ashes displayed on parishioners' foreheads in the shape of a cross ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Christians will observe Ash Wednesday on March 5, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face ...

Ash Wednesday does not have a fixed date each year; instead, it is determined based on the date of Easter Sunday. It falls 46 days before Easter, which in 2025 will be celebrated on April 20.

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 ...

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of reflection and repentance in the Christian faith. Believers observe the day by fasting and receiving ashes in the shape of a cross on their forehead. Ash Wednesday ...

Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms ...

In 2004, Ash Wednesday happened to coincide with the 18th anniversary of the EDSA People Power revolt. Commemorations that year combined religious observance with calls to safeguard democracy.