Mary, not technology, is world’s hope, cardinal says at Holy Door opening
Cardinal Rolando Makrickas prayed that the world would entrust itself to Mary, “the door to heaven,” at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Jan. 1
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Devotion to Mary leads people to Jesus, to helping others, pope says
Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say “yes” to God’s plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said.
Celebrating Mary in the month of August
There are five days devoted to Mary in August.
Vatican rules supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary near Rome ‘not supernatural’
The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced in June that alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary outside of Rome are not supernatural, upholding the local bishop’s ban … Learn More
Mary, full of grace
This greeting was reserved for Mary alone.
Afraid of Marian apparitions? Take another look this May (Month of Mary)
Seven years ago this May, the Church celebrated the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Mary to three shepherd children at Fatima. To commemorate the event, Pope Francis visited Portugal, … Learn More
May deep traditions celebrate Mary’s gift of life
The origins of the May devotion has been traced to Italy in 1784.
12 questions answered about Mary
During a visit to Naples in March 2015, Pope Francis spoke to a gathering of priests, seminarians and religious women. In his speech, he told them that a key way … Learn More
May is the month of all things Mary
The month, filled with devotions, is truly a spring celebration for Catholics.
Monday we celebrate Mary’s ‘yes’ to God — the Annunciation
How to to celebrate Mary and the Solemnity of the Annunciation.