The Immaculate Conception, a solemnity celebrated on December 8, is the patronal feast of the United States. In 1854, Pope Pius IX's solemn declaration, Ineffabilis Deus (link al documento que ...

MANILA, Philippines — As the Catholic faithful observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception today, President Marcos urged Filipinos to emulate Mary by serving others with compassion and humility.

Devotees flock to the Manila Cathedral in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2020. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA -- President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos ...

The Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary was born free from original sin. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated by Catholics on 8 December each year.

Mary's Immaculate Conception is a special gift from God preserving ... This caused negative reactions. In the east, the feast of Mary's conception was already being celebrated by the 7th century.

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 ...