ATLANTA–On Monday of the Octave of Easter, the world learned of the news of Pope Francis’ death. Archbishop Gregory J.

"When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me," sang Paul McCartney in the enduring 1970 Beatles' anthem, ...

Intertwined within the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the acknowledgement of her as the “Mystical Rose,” for she is the ...

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on November 21st, commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents in the Temple in ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

The Church stands at a cultural crossroads. The next pope must lead with courage and clarity — and entrust his mission to ...

Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus ... In addition to being the patron of the universal Church and workers in general, St. Joseph is also the ...

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, then president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led a "Renewal of the ...

ATLANTA — Archbishop of Atlanta Gregory Hartmayer called Pope Francis a "much loved and respected spiritual father" Monday as ...

He was laid to rest the following Saturday in the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome in accordance ... as his devotional closeness to the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom he loved until the end ...

Pope Francis had a special devotion to the Marian icon, Salus Populi Romani (Salvation or Health of the Roman People), which ...

Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Son, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and ...