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Pope says Mary's whole existence is 'yes' to God
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis focused his Sunday Angelus message on the importance of Mary as... Read more
Pope entrusts world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis on Sunday entrusted the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to her maternal care before the... Read more
Let God untie your knotted hearts, Pope says
Pope Francis led a Marian prayer vigil Saturday, stressing that the Virgin Mary leads Christians to the mercy of God... Read more
Mary 'can only bring us to God,' expert says as entrustment nears
Anticipating Pope Francis' entrustment of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct. 13, a specialist in Marian... Read more
Seek God through his Mother, Pope encourages faithful
During his Sunday homily in Sardinia, the Pope explained how we should seek Christ through the intercession of our Blessed... Read more
Mary's Nativity draws tens of thousands to Indian basilica
Huge crowds started gathering in Bangalore, India, last week, as the city's novena leading up to the Nativity of Mary... Read more
Thai Catholics encouraged to imitate Virgin Mary's faith life
Mary is a perfect model for Christians, who should imitate their Blessed Mother and learn from her, said a Thai... Read more
Spanish bishop calls for active charity on feast of Assumption
Bishop Mario Iceta of Bilbao, Spain, said that like Mary, we should allow our lives to be used to offer... Read more
Pope tells nuns that they are like Mary, opening heaven
While visiting a convent of Poor Clare nuns yesterday, Pope Francis said that “a consecrated woman is a little like... Read more
Mary is with us in our struggles, Pope Francis teaches
During his homily for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that this feast helps us reflect... Read more
Film tour hopes to reignite devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The promotional tour of a recent film on the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe has helped reawaken devotion to... Read more
Pope Francis: only God’s beauty can attract
Pope Francis told Brazil’s bishops that people will be drawn to the Church only through God’s beauty, recounting how God... Read more
Pope closes Mary's month reflecting on her spiritual attitude
After a Rosary in St. Peter’s Square to mark the end of May, Pope Francis asked people to “listen, decide,... Read more
San Lorenzo soccer team honors Pope on Marian feast
The San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer team celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24 by unveiling... Read more
Schönstatt Movement overjoyed at receiving original chapel
One of the oldest movements in the Church will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, but on Wednesday its... Read more
Author points to Mary as inspiration, help for modern moms
Although motherhood is both misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture, Mary's intercession and example of holiness can help restore the... Read more
Broadway play about anti-Christian Mary closes early
A Broadway show that depicted the Virgin Mary as a doubting skeptic who thought Jesus died in vain failed to... Read more
Pope: Mary helps us not be 'teenagers for life'
After praying the Rosary this evening, Pope Francis reflected on how Mary “gives us health” by helping Christians mature in... Read more
Rosary recalls life, love of Mary, says Archbishop Gomez
At a youth rosary rally recognizing May as the month dedicated to Mary, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles... Read more
Pope spends half hour asking Mary for protection
Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at... Read more
