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According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
During Lent, many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays, as well as Ash Wednesday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Some Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 3), according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
After clergy had repeatedly been denied access to the facility, Keller alongside two other local religious leaders was allowed into the building to pray with and provide religious services to detainees and staff for Ash Wednesday.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
During Lent, many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays, as well as Ash Wednesday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Some Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (April 3), according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
After clergy had repeatedly been denied access to the facility, Keller alongside two other local religious leaders was allowed into the building to pray with and provide religious services to detainees and staff for Ash Wednesday.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Ash Wednesday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ash%20Wednesday. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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