Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and prayer that ends at Easter. For observant Christians, ...

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a time of preparation for Easter for many people of faith. For practicing Catholics, it’s a time to reflect and focus ...

A Catholic Mass was reportedly celebrated for the staff at the White House today in observance of Ash Wednesday. An email from the White House Management Office informed staff that the Mass would take ...

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Christians are observing Ash Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through ...

Antonia E. Noonan prays during Ash Wednesday at St. Anthony Church in Fort Lauderdale. Jose Iglesias [email protected] Pews were packed at an Ash Wednesday mass led by Miami’s Archbishop ...

Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - People of Catholic faith observed Ash Wednesday around the world, and South Florida was no exception. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski led a holy Mass at St. Anthony ...

Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron will step down next month. "Our true homeland is heaven," said the leader of metro Detroit's Catholics. The leader of southeastern Michigan's Catholics stood in ...

Fueled by youth searching for meaning in an uncertain world, Catholic influencers on social media have also emerged as significant factors driving this renewed interest. A young woman receives ashes ...