Ash Wednesday 2016: History, Dates, Traditions Of Lent's First Day Of Fasting. The Christian holy day marks the beginning of Lent. 02/05/2016 12:55 pm ET. HuffPost Religion Editors The Huffington Post. ATTILA KISBENEDEK via Getty Images. On Ash
MANILA, Philippines – The Lenten season starts with Ash Wednesday today, with the Catholic Church asking the faithful to fast and help in feeding the poor. Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has asked for support in the Church's
Black crosses will mark the foreheads of many Christians on Feb. 10, signifying the start of the Lenten season. It's all part of Ash Wednesday. Learn more about the religious day, from the symbolism behind the black crosses to its history, in this
This Wednesday, Feb. 10, is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the penitential season of Lent for 2016. In place of a column this week, Archbishop Charles Chaput offers responses to a series of questions posed by CatholicPhilly.com and Catholic News
MANILA, Philippines – The Lenten season starts with Ash Wednesday today, with the Catholic Church asking the faithful to fast and help in feeding the poor. Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle has asked for support in the Church's