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 ...

Pope Francis visited a Roman basilica on Friday to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection ahead of his week-long trip to Canada. The pope prayed in front of the Marian icon of Salus ...

The month of August for Romans Catholics celebrates two feasts of Mary, the Mother of God. The first is the Solemnity of the Assumption into heaven of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on this ...

The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary A Reflection for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the ...