Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season in photos

A parishioner takes communion on Ash Wednesday in Mexico City, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

February 18, 2026 - 2:49 PM

Christians around the world mark Ash Wednesday as the solemn beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading to Good Friday and Easter.

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