During Lent, Catholics are supposed to increase their prayer, penance and almsgiving. Adults ages 18 to 59 are obligated to ...

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Noticing people with smudges on their foreheads today? It is Ash Wednesday, kicking off the 40-day Lenten season of prayer, sacrifice and fish Fridays ...

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious holidays.

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According to a statement released Wednesday, Burch's last day in office will be Friday, March 14. Burch is a Democrat who represents Arizona's 9th Legislative District in Mesa.