Christians mark Ash Wed., beginning Lenten Season in photos
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, leading up to observances of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter.
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Cardinal Tobin leads Ash Wednesday Masses inside New Jersey ICE facility
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.
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Archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks presides over Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick's
Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross as a reminder that death is part of life on Ash Wednesday.