Ash Wednesday marks a time where Catholics and Protestants across the world come together to re-examine their live and find ways to get closer to God.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Folks celebrated Ash Wednesday March 5, a holy day of prayer and repentance for Christians. Marking the first day of Lent, which is observed in preparation for Easter ...

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.

Today thousands of Christians in Alabama and millions worldwide will observe Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the penitential season leading up to the celebration of Easter on ...

Valentine’s Day is famously associated with cards, candy and romantic encounters between sweethearts. Ash Wednesday is associated with fasting, penance, and, well … ashes.

As we celebrate Fat Tuesday, staring Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent straight in the face, it’s a good time to remember, reflect and, possibly, make sure you have money for bail, as the ...

Justice & Health EPA Settles Some Alabama Coal Ash Violations, but Larger Questions Linger Alabama Power Company agreed to pay $278,000 to resolve two of three alleged coal ash violations, but the ...

Considered by many Christians to be the holiest time of the year, the Lenten season begins Wednesday and carries through to Easter.

It always ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent. Fat Tuesday this year falls on March 4. What does Mardi Gras mean?

As we celebrate Fat Tuesday, staring Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent straight in the face, it’s a good time to remember, reflect and, possibly, make sure you have money for bail, as the ...