Many Christians observe Lent, particularly those in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, and some Protestant traditions. It begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, the ...

Traditionally during Lent, Catholics don’t eat meat Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during lent. The church has relaxed those rules over time, allowing Catholics to eat meat most ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection for Christians worldwide. Ash Wednesday 2025: Date In 2025, Ash Wednesday falls on March 5.

In addition to Catholic traditions, a number of other Protestants participate in the observance of Ash Wednesday. For ...

Today, 5 March 2025, is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. For Christians worldwide, this period holds a big significance. Christians fast, pray and also reflect during this period. The ...

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025. During this time, Catholics are encouraged to deepen their faith through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Among famous Catholics who could get marked with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday are former US president Joe Biden, movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, and Shia LaBoeuf, plus pop stars ...

Rev. Nicholas Baker of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Grand Rapids remembers meeting Pope Francis while studying in Rome five years ago. (March 5, 2025) Congressman Al Green Removed During Trump's ...

In addition to Catholic traditions, a number of other Protestants participate in the observance of Ash Wednesday. For Catholics, this is not actually a day of obligation, but parishioners are highly ...