Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, officially marking the start of Lent, a 40-day period observed by many Christians worldwide ...

As Catholics worldwide marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, worshippers across Nigeria offered prayers for the ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics around the world. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.

Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak started the Lenten season with its annual drive-thru service. The pastor went to each car ...

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

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, his 20th day in hospital, as his condition remains stable ...

Midway Airport Chapel is located in Concourse C at Mezzanine Level (Inside Security). Mass will be held at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. and Liturgical services will be at 11 a.m.,1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each ...

In New Orleans, many churches offer Ash Wednesday services as well as drive-thru ashes for those wishing to receive a ...

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

Ash Wednesday gets its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of penance.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.

The church will be providing ashes on Wednesday, March 5th, during two time slots, from 6:30 – 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 – 6:30 ...