Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On his first papal trip, he went to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the Basilica of St. John ...

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is a singular participation in her Son's Resurrection and an anticipation of the resurrection of other Christians: In giving birth you kept your virginity; in ...

St. Brigid’s Parish, Cabinteely: Weekday Masses are celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Cabinteely on Monday, Tuesday, ...

Turning to the First Communicants who would be receiving Jesus that day, he said this would be a day they would never forget.

The obsession with Mary’s virginity began much later when, in his gospel, Matthew, quoted Isaiah 7:14: “Behold, a virgin will be ... biblical evidence – the “Assumption of Our Lady ...

GENAZZANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the ... That’s just three of a myriad Virgin Marys around the world, whose ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Holy Cross College announces a $1 million gift to support the construction of a chapel within the new student union building. The money comes from a donation from Dr ...

Throughout the centuries, legends and traditions have associated flowers with the Virgin Mary. Here are some of them: Roses and peonies honor Mary.(Photo: Courtesy of Debbie Cowden) 2. Find a few ...

Pope Leo XIV, right, stands in the Sistine Chapel among cardinals after being elected at the Vatican on May 8, 2025. He ...