Ash wednesday
ROME - Pope Benedict XVI is marking the start of the solemn Lenten season by sprinkling ashes on the bowed heads of faithful in a Roman Catholic tradition.

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Today is Ash Wednesday, which will be followed religiously by the Catholics all over America and all over the world.

SAN FRANCISCO, (GaeaTimes.com)- The day before Ash Wednesday is celebrated all over the world by the Catholic Christians as the Fat Tuesday.