If you passed by Gesù Catholic Church around lunchtime on Wednesday, you would’ve seen people pouring out onto the steps ...

It's a common experience for Ash Wednesday that the pews are packed with many attendees, many of whom are unfamiliar to regular parishioners.

Cardinal Blase Cupich led a Mass in Chicago, which was attended by relatives of those who have been detained or deported.

Ash Wednesday 2026 marks the start of Lent on Feb. 18. Learn about the Christian holy day's traditions.

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich told immigrants that Trump administration deportation efforts had acquainted them with Ash Wednesday’s Scripture passage about practicing faith in secret.

NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — The Newark bishops are the only confirmed U.S. bishops who plan to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass in an ICE detention facility.

Thousands of Christians in El Paso will observe Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. Find a list of local Catholic ...

Millions of Christians around the world attended Mass on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season that prepares the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Churches in the Rochester area are holding Ash Wednesday masses throughout the day March 5. Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, which is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting and ...

It's Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the Easter season for Christians. So what does Ash Wednesday mean? Here's what to know.

Allentown Bishop Alfred A. Schlert places ashes on the foreheads of students during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown.

Bishop Mario A. Avilés to celebrate noon Mass marking the start of Lent, followed by Good Friday and the celebration of the ...