The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated Aug. 22 perfectly completes the octave of the Assumption. But it was not until 70 years ago that Pope Pius XII officially added this feast to the ...

The prayer was the culmination of a worldwide day of fasting, prayer, and penance for peace in the world called for by the Pope amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Pope ...

Old statue of Virgin Mary with baby Jesus outside the Dominican Church in Colmar, Alsace, France. Photo by benedek, courtesy of iStock. A Reflection for the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

Aug. 20 (UPI) --Pope Leo XIV announced Wednesday he is asking the devoted to refrain from eating on Friday and to spend the day praying for peace. "I invite all the faithful to take part in a day of ...

SAN ANTONIO – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Queen of Peace... these are all names by which Mary is known. Just driving around San Antonio you will find several murals or art ...