Thursday’s News & Ideas - 2/19/2026

Thursday’s News & Ideas - 2/19/[email protected], 02/19/2026 - 11:02Photos of Ash WednesdayRefugee communitiesTalking to youth about activismDifficulty in NY dioceseHistory of ecumenismMichael HeizerPhoto gallery: Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten SeasonThe Associated Press: 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.Refugees disappeared. Churches pra