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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Last Wednesday 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 ...

In a few days, many western Christians will observe the beginning of Lent. It is a period of 40 days that marks a time of preparation culminating in the memorial of Jesus’ suffering, death and ...

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 ...

Ash Wednesday and Lent symbols, as characteristic of gestures in Catholic rites, are rife with meaning though often misunderstood. Here are a few known symbols and the facts behind them. Ash Wednesday ...