I left the church still a lapsed Catholic. But I must say that between Philip and Anna and what I observed this Ash Wednesday, I have more faith in mankind than I did before I got there.

While Pope Francis remained hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Italian Cardinal Angelo De Donatis celebrated the Ash Wednesday Mass in his place at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, March 5 in Rome.

“Burning these branches recognizes the victory of the fire of God’s love which purifies,” Beltran said in a prayer. Roman Catholic churches all over the country have performed the ritual for Ash ...

New York’s Catholics observe the start of Lent throughout the city on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Today marks the beginning of Christianity’s 40 days of prayer, fasting and giving ahe… ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection in preparation of Easter. St. Peter Catholic Church celebrated with many se… ...

By Sachin Jose Washington D.C., Mar 5, 2025 / 18:36 pm A Catholic Mass was reportedly celebrated for the staff at the White House today in observance of Ash Wednesday.

Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas, on March 4, 2025.

Pews were packed at an Ash Wednesday mass led by Miami’s Archbishop Thomas Wenski at Broward’s oldest Catholic Church earlier this afternoon.

US News: Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application of ashes on the forehead, ...

As we observe Ash Wednesday and enter into the Lenten season, it’s important to reflect on our spiritual journey and seek a ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season for Chicago Catholics, with many carrying an ashen cross across their foreheads. It is a tradition that goes back centuries, but at St. Pius V ...

For 20 years, Pius XI Catholic High School has invited the archbishop to preside over its Ash Wednesday Mass. For his very first Mass in his new position, Grob invited a special guest: his mom.