Next month, when the president-elect changes addresses, he'll face a decision that many first families have faced: where to attend church? The nation's second Catholic president will have a range ...

A spokesperson for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception says between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, more than 15,000 people attended masses at the Northeast ...

Washington Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjívar, the principal celebrant for the bilingual liturgy, delivered his homily in ...

The National Shrine in the US Mary is honored at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as the Patroness of the United States of America. In May of 1846, twenty-one ...

Q: Is the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. the largest Marian shrine in the world? A: The question of 'largest shrine' is somewhat debatable since shrines do not ...

Members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln choir rehearse inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The group will perform at ...

The primary building at the shrine is the ... the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1942), Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. The four corners of the basilica are occupied by statues of ...

The Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets a young worshiper during Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Can you provide resources to learn about the history of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.?

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold. Previous travelers say you most certainly ...