A Catholic parish in Des Moines says winter weather will not cancel their plans to commemorate Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday ...

Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face. This year, Ash Wednesday — a solemn day of fasting and reflection to mark the start of ...

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday ... The 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory, set the first official period of Lent in 601 AD, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent ...