A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the ...

The name actually derives from the Gospel reading for today — also called Holy Wednesday ... magazines, books, and other media. The schedule includes five papal liturgies, Stations of the ...

Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to the Middle Ages. While most commonly ...

According to Britannica.com, "Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human ... serving as the culmination of Holy Week, which includes several days, each carrying significance.