Wondering why a small dusty cross anoints the foreheads of Christians once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and ...

Glasgow Warriors boss Franco Smith was frustrated as his side lost a regular-season URC match for the first time during his tenure. Jack Walsh's last-minute penalty gave Ospreys, who began the night ...

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, falls on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter Sunday, which ends on the Thursday before Easter. This year ...

It's time for the faithful to receive the marking of the cross in ash on their foreheads and begin a 40-day period of repentance, fasting and prayer. This year, Ash Wednesday lands on Wednesday ...

"Taking the metal bands off, and then the lid, there is a strong hit of whiskey, which has been a lifesaver for Gav’s dry January,” Liam chuckles. “Then it depends on where what the transformation is ...

Young people are disillusioned, “black-pilled” nihilists. This is the world in 2025 according to the journalist-cum-pundit Ash Sarkar, as laid out in her debut book, Minority Rule: Adventures in the ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

Wales have been given a major boost ahead of their Six Nations trip to Murrayfield with the return of former captain Dewi Lake to the squad. The Ospreys hooker, who captained Wales on tour to ...

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, falls on Wednesday, March 5, beginning this year's journey into the Lenten season. The solemn day is a reminder of human morality signified by ...

The market is coming off a relatively slow week and heading into what looks to be an eventful one. Stocks showed strength throughout the week but sold off sharply on Friday following a weaker ...