5 questions about the global icon of Mary you see every Christmas. The Virgin of the Passion, also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, has been called the most popular Christian icon of the 20th ...

After a devastating fire, people in Bougainville found hope and strength from a statue of the Virgin Mary that survived the flames. It not only represents a miracle, but serves as an icon for the ...

Jan. 13—GOSHEN — In an exploration of faith, history and storytelling, Judith M. Davis has published "Finding the Virgin Mary: Her Evolving Stories from Early Christianity to Modernity ...

The Virgin Mary icon seemed to become almost an ally for Francis in his papacy. He visited her on his first day as pope in 2013, and would pray to her before and after every trip out of Rome.

After blessing the faithful, he entered the chapel that houses the Marian icon, traditionally attributed to St. Luke, and, kneeling, prayed for a few minutes before placing a bouquet of flowers at ...