Paranaque, Philippines. 10th Feb, 2016. A sister puts ashes on Ash Wednesday at Baclaran Church in Paranaque City. Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance to prepare for the Easter Sunday. Credit: Marlo Cueto/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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