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Pope Francis: Let us place the new year under the protection of Mary
Pope Francis’ first public act of 2022 was to offer Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who... 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
Pope Francis in Slovakia: Our Lady of Sorrows teaches us compassion for the suffering
The pope celebrated Mass at the national Catholic shrine in Šaštín. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to listen to the voice of the voiceless
He was addressing participants in the 25th International Mariological Marian Congress. Read more
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: 'Humility is the way that leads to heaven'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those... Read more
Holy House of Loreto celebrates feast with illuminated Marian procession
On the vigil of the Dec. 10 feast of Our Lady of Loreto, uniformed air force pilots wearing face masks carried... Read more
Pope Francis extends Loreto jubilee to 2021
Pope Francis has approved the extension of the Jubilee Year of Loreto to 2021. Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary 'Mother of Hope' to intercede for Nigeria's persecuted Christians
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary’s Assumption was a 'giant leap for mankind'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was... Read more
The annual Assumption tradition of blessing the sea
For hundreds of years, Catholic parishes in coastal cities have participated in the tradition of blessing the sea and praying... Read more
Statue of Virgin Mary beheaded at Tennessee parish
The decapitation of the statue of the Blessed Mother at St. Stephen occurred on the same weekend as several other... Read more
Prague Catholics rejoice at restoration of Marian statue toppled by angry mob
A historic statue of Mary atop a column, torn down by an angry crowd more than 100 years ago, has... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to unite through praying the rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers... Read more
Pope: Mary's Immaculate Conception the start of the fulfillment of God's plan
With Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception, God was, even before Mary’s birth, putting into motion his plan of salvation for the... Read more
Pope Francis prays for China invoking Mary Help of Christians
Pope Francis Wednesday asked Our Lady Help of Christians to intercede for Chinese Catholics, whom he said continue to believe... Read more
When the Church finds itself in times of trouble, imitate Mary, bishop says
Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, said that the Catholic Church is currently in a “very dark... Read more
Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church added to liturgical calendar
On Saturday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as... Read more
