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Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘Fasting from Harmful Words’ in 2026 Lenten Message


Ahead of Ash Wednesday on February 18, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to “disarm” their language during Lent, calling for deeper listening, humility, and conversion rooted in faith and charity.

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Ash Wednesday 2026: A Quiet Beginning to a Sacred Journey


On February 18, 2026, Christians around the world mark Ash Wednesday — the solemn beginning of Lent. It is a day of ashes, reflection, fasting, and a gentle reminder that faith often begins in silence.