The icon, by pious tradition painted by St. Luke, first came to Rome from the East in the fifth century, when Mary was declared the Theotokos — Mother of ... gathered in prayer on June 4 ...

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

O most holy and pure virgin! O my mother! You who are the mother of my Lord, the queen of the world, the advocate and refuge of sinners! I, a most wretched sinner, now come to you. I honor you ...

ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...

It was in Rome, towards the end of the eighteenth century, one fine evening in May. A child of the poor gathered his companions around him and led them to a statue of Mary, before which a lamp was ...

Prayer vigil for Carlo Acutis during his beatification ... Another Rocalli student, Fatima Soberanes, 15, also from Indianapolis, told the Register that she is disappointed not to be able to ...

This icon was brought to Rome from the East in the fifth century, when Mary was declared the Mother of God at the ... care of us," Francis said during his prayers. Seven other popes are buried ...

The Basilica of Saint Mary is honoring the legacy of Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday. The church on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is hosting special services and will be open ...

The church on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is hosting special services and will be open daily for private prayer. "The Basilica of Saint Mary community expresses our profound sadness at ...