Articles on this issue "dogmas"
By declaring Mary the Spiritual Mother of All Humanity, Benedict XVI wouldn't be saying anything new about her, only clarifying her role in salvation, says Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez. The …
read moreWith the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, the Catholic Church affirms that Mary, on account of a singular privilege bestowed by God and in view of the merits of Christ's death, was …
read moreHere is the Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's meditation today, solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, during the homage he rendered the Virgin in Rome's Piazza di Spagna. * * * O Mary, …
read moreHere is the Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today before reciting the midday Angelus with several thousand people gathered in St. Peter's Square on the solemnity of …
read moreOn the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Benedict XVI figuratively placed in Mary's hands the marginalized and defenseless members of society. During his visit today to the image of the …
read moreWhy Mary of Nazareth was chosen among all women to be the mother of God is a mystery, but her humility could be one reason, says Benedict XVI. Before praying the Angelus today on the solemnity …
read moreHere is a translation of a commentary by the Pontifical Household preacher, Capuchin Father Raneiro Cantalamessa, on liturgical readings for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. * * * …
read moreThe Immaculate Conception is an "icon of beauty and of divine charity," says the Vatican's secretary of state in a message sent in Benedict XVI's name. With the papal message, Cardinal …
read moreHere is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, before praying the midday Angelus with people gathered in St. Peter\'s Square. * …
read moreOn the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Benedict XVI figuratively placed the \"hopes and anxieties of humanity\" with the Blessed Virgin Mary. In an emotive homage to the image of the …
read moreAn exhibition of 104 artworks depicting the Blessed Virgin aims to help the faithful grasp more fully the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. The exhibition, entitled "A Woman Clothed with the …
read moreHere is a translation of the meditation John Paul II pronounced today when paying homage to the Virgin Mary, before the statue located in Piazza di Spagna, on the 150th anniversary of the …
read moreHere is a translation of the homily John Paul II delivered today during the concelebrated Mass at which he presided in St. Peter's Basilica, on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The …
read moreThe Abbey of Solesmes, long renowned for its Gregorian chant, also is known for another key contribution: a deeper understanding of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. At the origin of …
read moreJohn Paul II entrusted to the Virgin Mary respect for human life and the search for peace, as he celebrated the 150th anniversary of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. "Help us to build a …
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