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 ...

The hustle and bustle of Holy Week stops. When the body of Christ ... grieving alongside Mary and the disciples. According to Catholic Culture, "It has been called the 'Second Sabbath' after ...

Editor’s note: Pope Francis delivered this homily at Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1, 2023, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 54th World Day of Peace. Holy Mother of God!

Holy Week is the observance of the seven days ... In an alternate spirit, it is also the day Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus with expensive perfume, showing her devotion to him – but also ...

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 ...

The Holy Doors will be located at the Basilica of St. Peter, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. A fifth door will ...

For Catholics, New Year's Day isn't just the first day of the new year: It's a day of holy obligation. January 1 marks the Solemnity of Mary, a day the honors the role of Mary as the Mother of God ...

Luke’s Gospel tells of the Holy Family’s journey to the Temple when Jesus was 8 days old. According to Jewish custom, Jesus was to be circumcised and Mary purified. There Mary and Joseph meet ...