Ash Wednesday is a special day when Christian faithful mark the beginning of the Lent season that is observed in the 40 days ...

New York’s Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning ...

“Purple is the color of the emperors and the ... a hopeful reprieve to look ahead to Easter amid the austerity. It all begins on Ash Wednesday, when Catholics are marked by ashes to begin ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter.

The Very Rev. John S. Evans, the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City vicar general and moderator of the curia, presided over ...

If end-of-life care matters, surely it can be strengthened by beginning-of-life wisdom. On this first day of Lent and ...

Purple, gold and green --- <CLIP 4093 TIME 18:08:04 "POWER ... fasting and almsgiving --- <CLIP 4096 TIME 18:16:55 "ASH ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close on March 4. Michiganders often celebrate with ...

Many revelers wear purple, green and gold ... In both Italy and Brazil, the festival is known as "Carnival." Ash Wednesday is March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical ...