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True Devotion to Mary always "points to Jesus": Pope Francis
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to herself. She points to Jesus.”
Vatican Reveals Details about 1974 Ruling on Alleged "Lady of All Nations" Apparition
The DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not be further investigated.
Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic Quotes on Beauty of Motherhood
Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood.
Pope Francis: Never Forget that Jesus is Beside You in Your Worst Moments
In life’s worst moments, never forget that Jesus is beside you, Pope Francis said Wednesday.
Pope Francis: Entrust 2024 to the Mother of God
The pope made his appeal during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1 for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Pope Francis Reflects on Mary’s Motherhood, Prays for Nicaragua During New Year’s Angelus
Just days after Christmas, Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime abducted four priests, whose whereabouts are still unknown.
Why are the Solemnity of Mary and the World Day of Peace Celebrated on the Same Day?
Jan. 1 marks more than the start of a new year — it is also the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the World Day of Peace.
Pope Francis Asks Mary’s Intercession in World Day of Peace Video
Pope Francis implores the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to human conflicts in a new video released on Jan. 1 for the World Day of Peace.
Today, Sunday, January 1, We Celebrate Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council of Ephesus, crowds of people marched through the streets shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!”
Pope Francis: Faith Allows Christians to Live Transition into the New Year "differently"
Pope Francis rang in the new year and gave thanks for 2023 at a special New Year’s Eve Vatican liturgy.
Today, November 21, We Celebrate Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in Jerusalem.
The Fascinating History of the Feast of Mary’s Assumption
On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into heaven.
Pope Francis Entrusts All Mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers, including those in heaven, to the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Pope Francis Entrusts the Late Benedict XVI to the Blessed Virgin Mary
At the first papal Mass of 2023, thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica prayed for the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 95.
Let Us Place the New Year 2022 Under the Protection of Mary: Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ first public act of 2022 was to offer Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God.
The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven Explained
On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven.
Pope Francis Asks for Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday
Pope Francis called on all Catholics to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life on Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Pope Francis: Mary helps Christians enter heaven through the 'narrow gate'
The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through the narrow gate, will help those who ask, Pope Francis said Sunday.
