Two masterpieces, centuries apart, reflect a theological insight centuries old: Mary was given not only to John, but to the ...

In Spain, about a million people have participated in the annual pilgrimage honoring the Rocio Virgin, a Catholic icon of the ...

An 84-year-old man was critically injured after ... and Mary looked on. “We are here today, on this windy but gorgeous day, to reenact the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Evidence is clear the practice started shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion and spread across Europe in later ... is the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have received the news that she will ...

She tells Kate how artists’ depictions of Mary holding Jesus’ body after the crucifixion helped with her healing after the tragic loss of her own son. And we hear from Kim Gardener ...

Easter Sunday, set for April 20, marks the resurrection of Jesus, a cornerstone of Christian faith symbolizing hope and renewal. Easter dates vary annually and are determined by the Western Christian ...

One of Jesus’ apostles, Judas the Iscariot, who would betray him, was upset to see what Mary did. “Why was this oil not sold for 300 days’ wages and given to the poor?” Judas asked. Judas was in ...

The Pietà, Italian for “pity” or “compassion,” depicts Mary holding Jesus’ body after the crucifixion. Though both compositions feature the same subjects, the emotions portrayed could not be more ...

After locating ... of Jesus. Made in the shape of a cross and measuring 10 feet tall at its highest point, the work depicts the crucifixion of Jesus and possibly the Virgin Mary and his disciple ...

A year after beginning work, Mt. Shasta Ski Park completed construction last week on a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary holding up the baby Jesus. The Madonna, which overlooks the resort from the ...