Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

This Wednesday, many Christians will have ashes put on their forehead. Here are four things to know about Ash Wednesday.

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Ashes on foreheads on Ash Wednesday, “fish frys” on Fridays, passion plays, ...

THE Vatican has released an update on Pope Francis’ health after the 88-year-old’s condition suddenly worsened in hospital.

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalised since 14th February with pneumonia in both lungs and breathing ...

While Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized in Rome since February 14, is in stable condition the Vatican said that his ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the principal celebrant and homilist for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:10 p.m. on March at the ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

In California, Nevada City and Yountville in the Napa Valley host Mardi Gras celebrations on Saturday, March 1. San Diego ...

By Deborah Castellano Lubov The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Major Penitentiary ...