Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s

Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became patroness of the United States before the Vatican officially defined that belief ...
Independent Catholic News

USA: Bishops to consecrate America to Sacred Heart of Jesus for 250th anniversary + Novena

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the US bishops (USCCB) will consecrate the United States of America to the ...
National Catholic Register

Mary, Model of Feminine Strength, Inspires Catholic Women

Our immaculate Lady, sinless and spotless, is the model of femininity for every woman in the Christian life. Realistically, ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV Prays at End of Marian Month: ‘True Peace Begins in a Heart That Loves’

Editor’s Note: On Saturday, as our EWTN News sister news agency ACI Stampa reported, the faithful joined Pope Leo in praying the Joyful Mysteries at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, the ...