Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach continued its tradition of offering ashes to go on Ash Wednesday. This year, the event ...

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Pope Francis was heard for the first time since being hospitalized for double pneumonia in a recorded message that was played in St. Peter's Square. He thanked his supporters.

Image Courtesy of Statesman Journal By Zachary Lichter This year, March 5 marked the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.