Faith, hope ‘work miracles,’ pope tells people of Nicaragua ahead of Immaculate Conception
byBy David Agren, OSV News BUENOS AIRES — In a moving letter, Pope Francis expressed his closeness with the people of Nicaragua as Central…
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Prayer group celebrates Immaculate Conception
byA festive glow from an Advent wreath and good cheer filled the room as women from Holy Trinity Church’s rosary group greeted each other. …
Faith Alive — Hail Mary, full of grace
byBy Jem Sullivan, Catholic News Service Throughout the seasons and feasts of the liturgical year, the church pauses to give special honor to Mary,…
Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mary’s Immaculate Conception offers a glimpse to the promised life for all Christians who…
Immaculate Conception is feast of hope for sinners, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mary, conceived without sin, is a “masterpiece” who reflects “the beauty of God who is…