Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and spiritual preparation leading to Easter in many Western Christian traditions. The following images capture Chicagoans ...

Photos: Catholics around the Lehigh Valley attended services to mark Ash Wednesday, observed on the first day of Lent.

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 ...

It’s Ash Wednesday, a day to mark the first day of Lent for many Christian groups including Catholics, Lutherans, and Anglicans. The holy day marks 40 days before Easter, a time of prayer and fasting.

14 images depicting events of Jesus' life on the day of his crucifixion that people can walk along and contemplate. Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday) and ends at sundown on ...

Lent is a significant season of reflection and preparation for Christians, leading up to the celebration of Easter. It's a 40 ...