ASH WEDNESDAY

ASH WEDNESDAY. A Catholic priest puts ash on the forehead of a Catholic faithful during the observance of Ash Wednesday at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2024), signifying the start of the Lenten season. For Catholics, Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim)