Our Mother promises us today, in that beautiful first reading: “Whoever obeys me will not be put to shame, whoever serves me ...

Pope Francis holds a rosary during general prayers for peace at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy, October 6, 2024.© Yara Nardi, REUTERS ...

In tributes, mourners share memories of Pope Francis' personal prayers for newlyweds, politicians and others ...

"We have felt all of your prayers and support the past couple of days. Please continue to lift us up, as we do not see how we ...

St. Mary MacKillop, Pray for Us! The life of Australia’s Mary MacKillop, this brave nun who remained fixed on Christ’s mission for her, is both inspiration and balm.

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful ...

GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why praying to her means so much to so many.

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If the Gaels meet and topple Tennessee, Iowa State, Alabama or Florida in the second round, Marčiulionis likely will be the reason. But focusing solely on Saint Mary’s offense would be a mistake.

Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition.

St. Mary Major is the oldest still-standing sanctuary dedicated to that, said Giuseppa Falanga, professor of liturgy at Pontificia Universita della Santa Croce in Rome.

GENAZZANO, Italy — 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 ...