Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, proclaims the accessibility of our Catholic faith — it is human, incarnate, tangible — even as it calls us to the higher things ...

Mary’s role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan. Without naming Mary, Saint Paul asserts that “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law ...

The pope made his appeal during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1 for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Monday, June 30, 2025. A service of EWTN News.

IN the Catholic Church, the very first day of the New Year is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God — the Octave (eighth day) of Christmas. Every year I write about the Christmas season and insist ...

Pope Francis' Angelus message on Jan. 1, 2023, marked the solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the event.

A Homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Readings: Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-2 St. Irenaeus said—we only have him in the Latin, not the original ...

Pope Francis reads his homily during the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Jan. 1, 2025.

"No matter how late you may have stayed out celebrating New Year’s Eve, remember that January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God," the Providence Diocese wrote on their website.

Editor’s note: Pope Francis delivered this homily at Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1, 2023, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 54th World Day of Peace.

Every January 1st, the Catholic Church honors Mary, Mother of God. On this day, take a moment to pray and ask for her protection for you and your family.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic holiday celebrated worldwide. It commemorates the conception of Mary in her mother's womb; Catholics believe Mary was born without original ...