Praying for the Virgin Mary’s intercession and being devoted to her are a global phenomenon. The notion of Mary as intercessor with Jesus begins ... sick seven-week-old baby, Dieguito, born ...

An arboreal archaeologist roots around the Italian countryside and in centuries-old frescoes for a cornucopia of fruits long forgotten—but still viable to grow and consume ...

Metal Detectorist Stumbled on an Oval Gold Ring Depicting Virgin Mary Holding Baby Jesus From 15th Century For most metal ...

Mexicans restore their baby Jesus figurines in time for Candlemas, on Feb. 2, the Catholic feast marking the end of Christmas celebrations that commemorates the Virgin Mary’s purification and ...

"Though still a virgin she carried ... both flesh and spirit....both of Mary and of God." St. Ignatius of Antioch, "Epistle To The Ephesians," c. 105 A.D. "[Jesus] became man by the Virgin so ...

Her latest book published by Word on Fire is The Mary Pages: An Atheist’s Journey to the Mother of God. Although raised in an atheist household, as a child she saw images of the Blessed Virgin ...

Mexicans restore their baby Jesus figurines in time for Candlemas, on Feb. 2, the Catholic feast marking the end of Christmas celebrations that commemorates the Virgin Mary’s purification and ...

The Catholic Church celebrates every February 2nd, Candlemas Day, the presentation of Baby Jesus in the temple. On this day, ...