That is because it is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent in Western Christian churches. During Lent, many people decide to give something up that they love - perhaps chocolate ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

The 2025 Easter season is on its way, beginning with the Mardi Gras celebration, followed by Ash Wednesday, Lent, and finally Easter. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here ...

A Catholic Mass was reportedly celebrated for the staff at the White House today in observance of Ash Wednesday. An email from the White House Management Office informed staff that the Mass ...

Lent is an annual 40-day period of prayer and fasting for Catholics and Christians, that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on the Thursday before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday 2025 is today ...

Jenna Ortega impressed in multiple horror projects, but her role as Wednesday Addams is her best work yet. Lady Gaga joins Jenna Ortega in Wednesday season 2, alongside an upcoming thriller movie ...

Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, is a time for fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. Observers often engage in activities such as making ashes, journaling, and practicing acts of kindness.

The Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria is paying tribute to Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a diocesan priest who was murdered on Ash Wednesday, March 5. According to the information provided by the ...

Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival of Ash Wednesday. Last year, Ash Wednesday 2024 fell on Valentine’s ...

Ash Wednesday will fall on March 5 this year, and begin Lent. Lent will run from March 5 to April 17 in 2025, ending the day before Good Friday. Easter will be celebrated on April 20 this year.

Easter Sunday may still be more than two months away, but the Easter season kicks off in less than a month with the arrival of Ash Wednesday. Last year, Ash Wednesday 2024 fell on Valentine’s ...