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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, France is the site where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine Labouré. / Credit: Lawrence OP/Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

A Prayer for Mothers and for Those Who Seek Healing on Mother’s Day

May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day falls on May 11 this year in the United States and Canada as the Catholic tradition continues of honoring Mary, the mother of God.

Mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside Christ Cathedral in Orange, California. / Credit: Kate Veik/CNA

Mother’s Day 2024: 12 Catholic Quotes on Beauty of Motherhood

May 12, 2024

Here are 12 quotes from saints and Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25, 2016. | L'Osservatore Romano/CNA

Pope Francis Entrusts All Mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day

May 14, 2023

On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers, including those in heaven, to the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

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