Emerald ash borers have destroyed some of the ash trees in a homeowner's front yard in Lisbon. (WGME) The Maine Forest ...

Ash Wednesday was last week. For Christians it begins 40 days of self-examination and repentance by prayer, fasting and self-denial. It is also a time to read and mediate on God’s word. Pictured is St ...

Fueled by youth searching for meaning in an uncertain world, Catholic influencers on social media have also emerged as ...

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations.

Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday on his 20th day in Rome's Gemelli hospital by taking part in the rite of the blessing of ...

CAIRO (AP) — The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti.

Parkersburg resident Marvin Trippett walks back to his pew following the imposition of ashes on his forehead during an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday afternoon at Crossroads Church in Waverly.

A few members of St. Hugh’s congregation choose the option if they can’t attend the Ash Wednesday service, she said, but most people aren’t part of the church. She has no idea what ...

For the second consecutive year, the church hosted a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service on the first day of Lent. The church, located on Cliff Drive, already features a drive-thru-style entrance.

Ashes in the form of a cross could be seen across the foreheads of many Catholics and Christians on March 5, marking the solemn day of Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.

More than 100 early risers began their day on Wednesday with a 6:30 a.m. service at the Santa Monica church that has long hosted members from nearby Pacific Palisades. “It’s Ash Wednesday ...