CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ash Wednesday will look and feel a bit different this year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Archdiocese of Chicago released a video showing two approved methods of applying ashes ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ash Wednesday is the start of holy season for Christians around the world. It's a six week period of reflection, prayer and fasting leading up to the Easter holiday. On Tuesday, many ...

Homeless people joined volunteers and clergy Wednesday morning for an Ash Wednesday service outside of the First Baptist Church Caring Center, Third Street and Cincinnati Avenue. Ministers placed ...

This drive-thru in Omaha didn't serve up burgers, fries or other fast food. Instead, drivers left with a blessing and ashes to mark the beginning of Lent, a period in the Christian calendar that ...