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.

BURTON, MI - Christians across the world are gathering at their local churches for Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent ...

Ash Wednesday is here and the Christian season of Lent begins for 2026. What we know on date, the 6-week period that leads up to Easter, fasting and more.

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton welcomes all for Ash Wednesday services with new pastor Fr. Nathan Marzonie, emphasizing ...

Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday. He is lamenting the “ashes of ...

The faithful across Hancock County gathered at services Wednesday, opening the season of Lent with prayer, penance and fasting.

The Christian-based religious observance of Lent begins today on Ash Wednesday. Here's what to know about it and when Easter 2026 falls.

Ash Wednesday 2026 marks the start of Lent on Feb. 18. Learn about the Christian holy day's traditions.

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday is today and the Lenten season is underway. The religious holiday is a significant part of the Christian faith ...