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Why the mighty Mississippi was once named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception’
“Immaculate” is not a word most people would use to describe the Mississippi River’s famously muddy waters. But Father Jacques... Read more
Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?
The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated each year on Dec. 8. This year its observance is “transferred” to... Read more
Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship
At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian... Read more
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. Read more
‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist?
Because it falls exactly six months before the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, St. John’s birthday is sometimes... Read more
Why are the solemnity of Mary and the World Day of Peace celebrated on the same day?
Jan. 1 marks more than the start of a new year — it is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother... Read more
The city of Lyon, France, honors Mary with light festival on Dec. 8
The tradition of the Festival of Lights goes back to 1852 before the dogma of the Immaculate Conception was even... Read more
Sacred Heart flags on Twitter and other ways to celebrate Jesus’ Sacred Heart this month
The entire month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
Explore the Immaculate Conception through art in video series on faith and beauty
Benedictine College is kicking off a new video series today on art and faith with a video celebrating today’s solemnity... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to entrust themselves to Our Lady, prays for peace in Ukraine
On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the... Read more
Good news! You can eat a cheeseburger on Friday, March 25. Here’s why
You probably already are well aware that Catholics are called to abstain from eating meat on all Fridays throughout Lent.... Read more
On Annunciation, Pope says God still seeks hearts like Mary
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation in Milan, telling mass-goers that even today God is still searching for... Read more
Pope on New Year’s Day: Mary’s motherhood teaches us humility, tenderness
At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that celebrating Mary, the Mother of God, highlights a beautiful aspect... Read more
