Wed., Feb. 10 marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching ...
MANILA, Philippines - Foreheads bearing crosses drawn with ashes are once again spotted as Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday. Known as the first day of the Lenten season, Ash Wednesday ushers ...
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful across the country as they start the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan, describing the rare ...
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- Millions of Christians were marked on the forehead with the sign of the cross on Ash Wednesday. CBS New York has more more on the symbolism behind this important day on the ...
Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ...