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Lent, Pope and Ash Wednesday

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,

WJAC Johnstown on MSN · 1d

Johnstown pastor offers 'ashes to go' service as local Christians kick off Lenten season

WJAC provides news, weather and sports information for Johnstown, Altoona, State College and DuBois, Pennsylvania. Our coverage area includes Bedford, Everett, Somerset, Meyersdale, Ebensburg, Windber,

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

The Pope Has Increased His Physical Therapy and Marked the Start of Lent in the Hospital

The Vatican says that Pope Francis has increased his physical activity, called the Catholic parish priest in Gaza and marked the start of Lent by receiving ashes on his forehead

faithful celebrate Ash Wednesday, start of Lenten season

The Indianapolis Star on MSN · 1d

Ash Wednesday is today — start of Lent. How long is it? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up

Ash Wednesday is officially here! The Christian season of Lent — the 6-week period that leads up to Easter — starts. What we know on dates, meanings and more.

El Paso Times on MSN · 1d

Why do we celebrate Ash Wednesday? Why do you get ashes? Here's what to know

Many worshipers will receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads on Wednesday, meant to show that a person belongs to Jesus Christ.

The Meadville Tribune · 16h

As Catholics celebrate the beginning of Lent, where do the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from?

In the weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Edward Yuhas of St. James and St. Katharine Drexel parishes in Washington County begins collecting palm branches from

WSLS 10 News20h

WATCH: Ashes distributed for the beginning of Lent

Pastor Tony Ward at West End Presbyterian Church was one of many to distribute ashes today. He says Lent is a time for ...

The Christian Post on MSN3d

‘A holy moment’: Churches offering ‘drive thru ashes’ for Ash Wednesday

Many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services in which attendees ...

1don MSN

Ash Wednesday: Where you can get your ashes in Central New York

Wednesday March 5 is Ash Wednesday across the world, which marks the first day of Lent for Christians. Lent is a 40-day ...

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.

The Courier-Journal8d

What is Ash Wednesday? When is the date? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality ...