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After Krakow, Mary at heart of next World Youth Day gathering
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Day encounters, which are focused on Mary... Read more
Here's a pre-election novena to Mary, patroness of the US
With the Nov. 8 election approaching, the Knights of Columbus have released a novena addressed to Mary, the Immaculate Conception,... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Be like Mary. Punch the devil in the nose.
Catholics should look to Mary to be part of a religion that fights for truth, rather than assimilating to the... Read more
Pope Francis: the most godlike people might not be who you expect
At the close of the Marian Jubilee, Pope Francis said that it’s often strangers and even people from other religions... Read more
Mary imitated God through service, Pope says
During a special Jubilee weekend dedicated to Mary, Pope Francis said Mary was not only Christ’s mother, but also his... Read more
Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday
Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions
Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more
Prison inmates in Argentina paint statue of Virgin Mary
A local bishop in Argentina blessed a statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, which had been recently painted... Read more
A Marian apparition has been approved in Argentina - and it's a big deal
What began with glowing rosaries and the rediscovery of a statue of the Virgin Mary in Argentina has now been... Read more
What Pope Francis wants us to learn from Mary's Visitation
In his homily at daily Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis pointed to Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth at the Visitation as... Read more
This statue of Mary was untouched by the devastating Ecuador earthquake
Everything collapsed around it, but the glass case with the statue of our Lady of Light remained intact after the... Read more
Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary is the 'mother of forgiveness'
Reflecting particularly on Mary’s title as “mother of mercy,” Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of St.... Read more
A 'most powerful woman' – National Geographic's major hat tip to the Virgin Mary
Our Lady. Blessed Mother. Virgin Mary. Queen of Peace. Theotokos. Handmaid of the Lord. Mother Mary. Read more
It’s time to rediscover God’s mercy, Pope says at Jubilee launch
Pope Francis has officially commenced the Jubilee of Mercy, calling those who pass through the newly-opened Holy Door to rediscover... Read more
A 'most powerful woman' – National Geographic's major hat tip to the Virgin Mary
Our Lady. Blessed Mother. Virgin Mary. Queen of Peace. Theotokos. Handmaid of the Lord. Mother Mary. Read more
For Pope Francis, Mary's greatness comes down to this one virtue
On the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Pope Francis said that faith is the defining virtue of her greatness,... Read more
For Pakistan Catholics, Mary is protector and bridge for dialogue
Thousands of faithful gathered to crown Mary at a parish of the Lahore archdiocese last month, bringing prayers for peace,... Read more
A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes
After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more
