You may find people with ash marks on their foreheads Wednesday. Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent, when those who practice Christianity begin observing the 40 ...

The history of Ash Wednesday is far-reaching. Originally, Lent served as a period for Christians to prepare for Easter baptism, with fasting limited to a day or two. This practice persisted for ...

Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season of Lent for many Christian faiths. Catholics celebrate the day by attending Mass and receiving ashes on their forehead. The word on new PEEPS ...

The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here are four things ... But Christians believe that all people are sinners, each in his or her own way. So as centuries went on ...

Fueled by youth searching for meaning in an uncertain world, Catholic influencers on social media have also emerged as ...