Catholic New World: Newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago

Lent begins!

Check out these photos by Karen Callaway from the first days of the Lenten season.

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Archbishop Cupich answers questions from the media about the "Festival of Forgiveness" during a press conference prior to Mass on Ash Wednesday at St. Peter's in the Loop. The festival is a 24-hour celebration Feb. 27-28 where churches will be open for confession.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World