THEOTOKOS is an ancient Greek title for Mary, meaning “God-bearer.” Already in 3rd-century Christian writings, the word ...

With Mary, we can face the New Year with confidence. Theotokos, Marian Dogmas, and Mary in Islam A dogma is an official ...

Millions of faithful descend on Mexico City each year, at first by bike or by foot and then often crawling on their knees in honor, to behold Our Virgin of Guadalupe. Leonardo Batalla Barrios, a ...

A new book argues that the mother of Jesus was a powerhouse in her own right. Madonna and Child, c.1485 (oil on wood) by Giovanni Bellini, currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There is no figure more central to Mexican religious, cultural and national identity than the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Under the heading, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” here is a look back at the images of some of the most defining ...

Letter written hours before her execution in 1587 will form part of exhibition and programme of events in Perth aiming to bring queen’s story to life A letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots hours ...

A letter written by Mary Queen of Scots just hours before her execution is to go on display for the first time in nearly a decade. Mary penned what is believed to be her last letter at 2am on ...

Villas and vacation homes cling to hillsides and grace sandy shores at Oil Nut Bay, embodying the laid-back yet supremely luxurious vibe of the island for a guaranteed hit of a getaway. There is no ...

The public are to be given a rare chance to see the last letter by Mary Queen of Scots, which was written just hours before she was beheaded. Mary penned the letter in her cell after her imprisonment ...

“Mary, Did You Know?” has become one of the most popular Christmas songs since its 1991 release. It was first recorded by Michael English on his 1991 debut album. The song has since been covered by ...

It’s that time of the year when PBS News Hour invites two of our regular literary critics, Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan, to highlight their favorite books of the year. Jeffrey Brown picks up the ...