Catholic faithful observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins

2026-02-18 - 10:15

The Catholic Church faithful across the world on Wednesday marked Ash Wednesday, ushering in the 40-day Lenten season ahead of Easter, the period commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lenten season focuses on prayer, repentance, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting Christians to examine their lives and renew their relationship with God and...