St. Athanasius, "The Incarnation of the Word of God," c. 365 A.D. "And to holy Mary, [the title] 'Virgin' is invariably added, for that holy woman remains undefiled." St. Epiphanius of Salamis ...

Each May, the Church honors the Blessed Mother. The words of our most recent popes about Our Lady also relate to their focus on the “feminine genius.” Pope Francis often spoke lovingly of Mary.

A child of the poor gathered his companions around him and led them to a statue of Mary, before which a lamp was burning, as is the custom in that holy city. There, these fresh young voices sang ...

Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve ... his body was placed in a tomb as per the burial customs of the time. It is believed that Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome came ...