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Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
The DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not... Read more
4 things to ponder on the feast of the Visitation
May 31 is the feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, the second joyful mystery of the rosary. Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is beside you in your worst moments
In life’s worst moments, never forget that Jesus is beside you, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: Faith allows Christians to live transition into the new year ‘differently’
Pope Francis rang in the new year and gave thanks for 2023 at a special New Year’s Eve Vatican liturgy. Read more
‘Mary, Explained’ series addresses Marian devotion in Arlington Diocese and beyond
In preparation for its upcoming golden jubilee, the Virginia diocese has created a seven-part series to explain why the Church... Read more
The US archdiocese with a relic of the original Guadalupe image
Millions of pilgrims travel each year to see the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. In one... Read more
Coney Island parish replaces vandalized Mary statue
The Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, last weekend unveiled a new statue of the Blessed Mother, after a previous statue... Read more
Virgin of Guapulo depicted in 2020 Christmas stamp from USPS
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced the release of a Christmas stamp depicting an 18th-century Peruvian painting of the... Read more
Weeping Madonna of Syracuse commemorated in Sicily
In an August 29 Mass offered by Archbishop Salvatore Pappalardo, the archdiocese of Syracuse on the Italian island of Sicily... Read more
Flowers of the fairest: How to plant a Mary garden
Planting a Mary garden can be a way of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers this spring and summer,... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayer for vocations to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday
Pope Francis called on all Catholics to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life on Good Shepherd Sunday,... Read more
After receiving hundreds of requests, bishops to entrust Italy to Mary
After receiving more than 300 letters during the coronavirus pandemic, the Italian bishops will entrust the nation to Mary’s protection... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate'
The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through... Read more
From a dumpster to the head of a procession: The story of 'Broken Mary'
On Friday, May 31, four lanes of traffic on a major thoroughfare in the city of Chicago shut down for... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Transylvania’s Marian pilgrimage shrine
Pope Francis celebrated Mass Saturday at a 16th century Marian pilgrimage site in Transylvania, calling upon the Romanians and Hungarians... Read more
Pope Francis: The Lord invites us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Church cannot remain static because the Holy Spirit guides her along the paths of... Read more
Priest who survived major plane crash credits Our Lady of Guadalupe
For Father Esequiel Sanchez, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe brings up terrifying memories - and a huge... Read more
Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy?
What do Galileo, Mozart, Descartes, Cervantes, and St. Therese of Lisieux have in common? They all traveled hundreds of miles... Read more
