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Our Lady Intended to Remain a Virgin General Audience Pope John Paul II July 24, 1996 1. Mary asks a question of the angel who tells her of Jesus' conception and birth: How can this be since I do not know man (Lk 1:34). Such a query seems surprising, to say the least, if we call to mind the biblical accounts that...

Vi E Ben Noto Encyclical of Pope Leo XIIIon the Rosary and Public Life September 20, 1887 To the Bishops of Italy Venerable Brethren, You know how We place amid present dangers Our confidence in the Glorious Virgin of the Holy Rosary, for the safety and prosperity of Christendom and the peace and tranquility of the Church. Mindful that in moments of...

Fulgens Corona Encyclical Letter Pope Pius XII Proclaiming a Marian Year to Commemorate the Centenary of the Definition of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception September 8, 1953 To Our Venerable Brethren, the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. The radiant crown of glory with which...

In Praeclara Summorum Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV on Dante April 30, 1921 To Professors and Students of Literature and Learning in the Catholic World. Beloved Children, Health and the Apostolic Benediction. 1. Among the many celebrated geniuses of whom the Catholic faith can boast who have left undying fruits in literature and art especially, besides other fields of learning, and to...

Pope Pius IV Born: Giovanni Angelo de' Medici Biography

Incarnationis Mysterium Bull of Indiction of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000John Paul BishopServant of the Servants of God November 29, 1998 To all the Faithful Journeying Towards the Third Millennium Health and the apostolic blessing 1. Contemplating the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God, the Church prepares to cross the threshold of the Third Millennium. Never more...