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Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s

Every year in March, tens of thousands of Americans take to the streets – and bars – to celebrate St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Similarly, Mexican Americans celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patron saint, in December. But did you know that the U.S. has its own patron saint? Nearly 200 years ago, in May 1846, Catholic priests and bishops named the Virgin Mary patroness of the United States of America – specifically, under her title as the Immaculate Conception, referring to the belief she was conceived without sin. According to the Catechism ...

Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here’s what that means

To mark the 250th anniversary the United States, Catholic bishops from across the nation will come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The church service, part of the bishops' spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus' sacrificial love for humanity. Many Catholics hold similar dedications of their homes and businesses. At the same time, the devotion to the Sacred Heart has also taken on political overtones and drawn controversy elsewhere. Sometimes it has been ...

Knicks one win away from title

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common, including that the outcome was still undecided with a minute left every time. Game 1, Knicks led by four with 58 seconds to go. ...

Jill Biden: The True View from the East Wing

WASHINGTON -- June 27 is coming up, the date of the 2024 debate when America watched Joe Biden tank the election to Donald Trump. Remember? It would be hard to forget Democrats' pain when we saw a ghostly Biden self-destruct and grope for words. Jill Biden tried to pretend otherwise, but the damage was done. America is still paying dearly for the June 27 debacle. The Trump demolition tour for his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th is about to choke this city to death. Besides which, our civil society and federal government are on life support. So, Jill Biden's book tour for her ...