Why people walk around with a smudged cross of ashes on their foreheads on Lent and why do Christians give things up for this ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period leading up to Easter. During Lent, many people give up something, like certain foods or drinks. A service ...

Christians all over West Virginia and the world observed Ash Wednesday this week. The day marks the first day of Lent and ...

Following Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. For many, the day is the first day of giving something up ...

The faithful trudged up the hill to Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on the first Ash Wednesday after the Eaton Fire, ...

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Local Catholic churches hosted mass and prayer services throughout the day for people to come and receive their ashes.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining stable on Wednesday, marking the start ...

Some churches on the Northshore are making it easier than ever to receive ashes without stepping inside of a church ...