There's a reason why Catholics cover statues, crosses, and even some artwork during Lent, and it has everything to do with ...

the 64th leader of the Catholic Church, was the one to establish the tradition of marking the foreheads with ashes. Although it isn't required, many people typically leave the ash cross on for the ...

Only 10 days are left until the end of Lent, an annual 40-day Christian period leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

On Palm Sunday, a week before Easter, the Catholic Church recalls ... the religious artwork in the church – except stained glass windows and the Stations of the Cross. In some places, the ...

The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends ... Season with the imposition of Ashes. The palm branches from last ...

Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on ... and prayer leading up to Easter that many of the Christian ...

While not all Christians observe Ash Wednesday, those who do usually attend a service to mark the occasion. This year's Ash ...

On March 5, marking the beginning of Lent, an Ash Wednesday Mass was celebrated at the White House for the staff of the presidential residence. A new signal sent to Catholics by U.S. President Donald ...

The observance begins on Ash Wednesday, a day in which many Christians attend a church service and receive ashes in the shape of a cross on their ... Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday vary year ...