Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, saying the last day of 2024 is a time to reflect and give thanks ...

Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God ... required of all Christians to God’s Plan. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception ...

Pope Francis reads his homily during the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Jan. 1, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen On the first ...

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 1 Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, marking both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 58th World Day of Peace. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ...

On the Vigil of the feast of St. Mary, Mother of God, Pope Francis said the hope of brotherly fraternity is not based on ideology, the economic system, or progress in technology, but the incarnate ...

Just as Christmas was ultimately rooted in the Jewish, not the Roman, calendar, honoring Mary as the Mother of God on the octave of the birth comes from contemplating the depths of Christmas.

January 1 marks the Solemnity of Mary, a day the honors the role of Mary as the Mother of God, according to the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of America. Solemnities are celebrations of the ...

Every Sunday is recognized as a holy day of obligation. The Nativity of Jesus Christ (December 25), the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1), and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary ...