The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Of the many devotions Pope Francis promoted during his pontificate, perhaps none is better known than his devotion to Our ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and ...

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Scholars and art experts have long mentioned the influence of pagan goddesses, such as Isis, on the early iconography of the Virgin Mary by early Christians. These pre-Christian deities were often ...

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Mary J. Blige’s stop in Newark Sunday was a shared night of gratitude between a prolific performer and her fans. The R&B icon’s “For My Fans” tour comprised four costume changes, an ...

On April 7, the Armenian Church celebrates one of her greatest feasts – the Annunciation to St. Mary. In the Gospel of Luke we learn that the Angel Gabriel brings the good news to the Virgin about the ...

His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, issued a congratulatory message on the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on April 7. His full message is provided below.