Next month, when the president-elect changes addresses, he'll face a decision that many first families have faced: where to attend church? The nation's second Catholic president will have a range ...

Credit: Photo courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception The Gospel reading teaches us that “the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us,” which the ...

The National Shrine in the US Mary is honored at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as the Patroness of the United States of America. In May of 1846, twenty-one ...

Q: Is the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. the largest Marian shrine in the world? A: The question of 'largest shrine' is somewhat debatable since shrines do not ...

A spokesperson for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception says between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, more than 15,000 people attended masses at the Northeast ...

A National Holy Hour for Life followed the Mass. The morning of Jan. 24, a Mass was celebrated in the Great Upper Church to close the vigil, serving as a send-off for those heading across town to the ...

The Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl greets a young worshiper during Christmas Mass held at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Christmas Day ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Can you provide resources to learn about the history of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.?

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold. Previous travelers say you most certainly ...

In a basilica "adorned with beautiful mosaic art," the "most impressive" mosaic was "the gathering of people from so many different places coming together to stand for life and to be a light in our ...