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 ...

On March 3, 2018, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as “mother of the Church” every year on the Monday after ...

Learn more. I write regarding the May 18 article “Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary.” The Associated Press article in the Maine Sunday Telegram, about the Virgin Mary ...

Today the Church celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of the Church. In 2018, Pope Francis declared this new memorial to be added to the Church’s calendar of feasts, to be celebrated on ...

Martin Scorsese will be back to tell more saintly tales as Fox Nation has renewed its docudrama series 'Martin Scorsese ...

Sofia Coppola’s The Virgin Suicides newly released collection of intimate and transporting on-set photographs by acclaimed British photographer Corinne Day. See rare behind-the-scenes glimpses ...

Matthew Isaac, a.k.a. “Thomas/ Lover Boy”, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was 78 years old.

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 ...

Mary Major, where the Virgin Mary is venerated under the title Salus Populi Romani (“Health of the Roman People”). The Holy Father arrived at the basilica shortly after 7 p.m. Upon entering ...

The obsession with Mary’s virginity began much later when, in his gospel, Matthew, quoted Isaiah 7:14: “Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.” ...