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Christians begin Lent with Ash Wed. services

Pope receives ashes in the hospital as Christians around the world enter season of Lent

As Christians around the world mark the start of the season of Lent at Ash Wednesday services, the pope is taking part in associated traditions in his hospital room. Pope Francis had ashes imposed on his forehead at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital by another Catholic leader and also received the Eucharist,

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What is Ash Wednesday 2025? When is Lent start date? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up

Ash Wednesday is a day away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we know on date, meaning and more.

WDSU · 11h

‘Ashes to Go’ brings Ash Wednesday tradition to the streets of Covington

Some churches on the Northshore are making it easier than ever to receive ashes without stepping inside of a church

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TribLive · 19h

Harrison Catholic church observes Ash Wednesday with the help of high school students

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before Easter, known as Lent. For many Christians, its start is noted by receiving cross-shaped ashes on their forehead.

Miami Herald on MSN · 20h

Scenes from Ash Wednesday mass at one of South Florida’s oldest Catholic churches

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

News Channel 3-12 · 13h

Holy Cross Catholic Church hosts Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru to mark the first day of Lent

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara took Ash Wednesday to the streets. This is the second year in a row the church hosted an

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Why do people wear ashes on their foreheads for Ash Wednesday? Everything to know

Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent. Here's why some people wear ashes on their foreheads ...

Ashes, whether bought or made, carry the same religious meaning

Online shopping has become a way of life — even for the Catholic Church. In preparation for Ash Wednesday, a rising number of ...

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The pope is in stable condition as the Catholic Church opens the season of Lent

Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger, the Vatican said.

Dallas Morning News2d

Ash Wednesday is coming up next week. Here’s what to know

In the Catholic Church, ashes are applied to the forehead of each worship attendee at Ash Wednesday mass services. The receiving of ashes is not a sacrament of the Catholic Church and is ...

National Catholic Register1d

Ashes Are Meant to Move Our Hearts Heavenward

The ashes are meant to move our hearts heavenward.

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Ash Wednesday procession in Rome launches Lent as Catholics unite in prayer for Pope Francis

The Catholic Church opened the solemn Lenten season leading to Easter on Wednesday without the participation of Pope Francis, who is in the third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.

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