The Lenten season in the Philippines begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, marking the start of 47 days of spiritual ...

A devotee with an ash cross on her forehead prays during Ash Wednesday rites March 5, 2025 at the Redemptorist Church in Manila, Philippines The Best Movies of All Time Electric humanoid robot ...

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, was introduced to the Philippines over 500 years ago with the arrival of Spanish missionaries. Filipino Catholics traditionally attend Mass to receive ashes ...

The Associated Press has photos from the Philippines of the faithful observing Ash Wednesday. Devotees line up to be marked with an ash cross on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday rites March 5 ...

MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather has again descended on the Philippines, starting shortly after the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Temperatures have been soaring in some areas, prompting the ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn period of reflection, fasting, and prayer observed by Christians worldwide. It is a day of repentance and humility which is symbolized by the ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...