Blessed Virgin Mary
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Becoming the mother of God: Did Mary have a choice?
Did Mary have free will, or did she have to consent to being Jesus’ mother? Two theologians weigh in. Read more
Pope Francis links Mary’s humility to modern church at Mass with new cardinals
Pope Francis celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with the news cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, calling Christians to... Read more
What do we know about the presentation of Mary?
When we celebrate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we give honor and respect to the Virgin, who is... Read more
7 of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s most popular titles
Over the centuries, the Blessed Mother has been graced with a plethora of different titles; here are seven of them. Read more
Why the Queenship of Mary matters
The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Read more
Lessons from Sts. Anne and Joachim for couples facing infertility
On July 26 the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of the Virgin Mary’s parents, whose lives offer lessons to... Read more
12 keys to using the brown scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Blessed Mother is said to have given the scapular to St. Simon Stock on July 16, 1251. Read more
Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall... Read more
The best gift to give to our heavenly mother, according to St. John of Avila
Along with other saints, every May 10 the Church honors St. John of Avila, the patron saint of the Spanish... Read more
Today begins May, the month dedicated to our spiritual mother, the Virgin Mary
May will always be a special month, the month that the Church dedicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of... Read more
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share... Read more
Divine Shepherdess procession in Venezuela draws 2.7 million
More than 2.7 million people gathered in the city of Barquisimeto in Lara state, Venezuela, on Jan. 14 to accompany... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Mary’s motherhood, prays for Nicaragua during New Year’s Angelus
Just days after Christmas, Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime abducted four priests, whose whereabouts are still unknown. Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary’s intercession in World Day of Peace video
Pope Francis implores the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to human conflicts in a new video released... 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 story behind the Immaculate Conception banner at every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception. Read more
Spanish lawyer, mom of 4, challenges country’s rosary ban
“There are plenty of times when the Virgin Mary has come to Spain’s aid,” Polonia Castellanos said, “and we are... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a... Read more
The miracle that made the Immaculate Virgin patroness of Spain and its infantry
In 1585 a miracle attributed to the Immaculate Conception allowed the Spanish troops to win the Battle of Empel in... 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
