Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of solemn observance that ends on Easter Sunday. During Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of the cross.

A Christian woman on TikTok claims that her boss demanded she remove Ash Wednesday ashes from her forehead at work. She explained that she works in a restaurant and was ready to work at the ...

The “ashes” of Ash Wednesday are traditionally made from the burned-up palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, mixed with oil.

Parkersburg resident Marvin Trippett walks back to his pew following the imposition of ashes on his forehead during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday afternoon at Crossroads Church in Waverly ...

As Lent begins, many are using this time for prayer, fasting, and reflection, aiming to deepen their faith as they prepare for Easter.

In the heart of downtown Sacramento, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament opened its doors to hundreds of worshippers on Ash Wednesday.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead and calling the parish ...

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection for Catholics worldwide. While many gathered today to receive ashes, a symbol of faith, worshippers in North Beach also lifted up ...

‘Ashes to Go’ brings Ash Wednesday tradition to the streets of Covington Some churches on the Northshore are making it easier than ever to receive ashes without stepping inside of a church ...

Ashes are moistened with holy water and placed on churchgoers’ foreheads on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Hellertown.

Residents drove to the front doors of the church and were given the opportunity to privately receive their ashes and their blessing for Ash Wednesday leading into the days of Lent.