By KATIE YODER WASHINGTON (OSV News) – Catholic couples and liturgical experts are advising how to observe Ash Wednesday – the…
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Bishop Lowe preaches at Auckland Anglican cathedral on Ash Wednesday
by MICHAEL OTTO Lent is all about working to restore relationships with God, our neighbour and all of creation. In…
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Filipinos can get ashes on foreheads for first time in two years
MANILA, Philippines (CNS) – Priests in the Philippines will be allowed to mark the foreheads of Catholics on Ash Wednesday, ending a two-year ban…
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Pope ordered to rest painful knee
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will not be attending a public event on Ash Wednesday so he can rest…
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Pope calls for day of prayer, fasting for peace in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray…
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