T he leader of southeastern Michigan's Catholics stood in the aisle at a historic church in downtown Detroit on Wednesday ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

The 40-day season of Lent began as Christian faithful around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday in preparation for Easter in ...

Not only did Wednesday mark the start of Lent, the Christian season before Easter, it also marked the end of an era. Detroit ...

Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas, on March ...

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

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025.

In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls on April 20.

Pioneer Presbyterian Church offered members of the community an opportunity to observe the beginning of Lent outside of the ...

Lent is marked by fasting and abstinence, and during this time, many people give up something that they love, such as their ...

Ash Wednesday, a Christian holiday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter Sunday.

Christians are observing Ash Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing ...