Each year, millions of Christians approach the altar to receive a small cross of ashes on their foreheads. But where did this ...

Ash Wednesday is here and it marks the beginning of Lent for many Christians.

Here are a few messages, greetings, wishes, and quotes to share with loved ones on Ash Wednesday 2026. My dear child, may the ...

While Catholics in the United States typically receive a visible cross of ashes traced on their foreheads, that is not the universal practice across the Catholic Church. In many parts of the world – ...

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany was one of the busiest spots, with people lining up for an afternoon ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods on ...