The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics ... first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On his first papal trip, he ...

The inauguration and blessing of the magnificent bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, crafted by the esteemed sculptor Chris Ebejer, was a momentous occasion. Held on May 16 in front of St James Hospital ...

Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On his first papal trip, he went to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good ...

GENAZZANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei ... three of a myriad Virgin Marys around ...