From reminding us of the importance of prayer to demonstrating simple ways to love our neighbors, Pope Francis has blessed the faithful with fresh insight throughout his papacy. As we celebrate the anniversary of his election to the papacy on March 13…
How much do you know about the lives of the saints celebrated during the month of March? From Saint Katharine Drexel and her heart for Native Americans, to Saint Louise de Marillac and her work with the underprivileged in Paris, these saints…
Throughout the lives of the men and women of the Bible, one theme stands above all: God calls us to trust in His plans no matter the circumstance. Discover the stories of four couples of the Bible and where you can find them in the art of the Basilica.
As we prepare our hearts to honor Christ’s death and resurrection, we invite you to discover five inspirational devotionals to read during Lent. Featuring reflections from Catholic leaders both old and new…
In honor of International Women’s Day, we invite you to learn more about the women of the Bible and discover 10 fun facts about their lives in our latest post.
The story of Gideon isn’t simply a story of faith and triumph; it’s a story of faith and doubts, rightful worship and improper worship, godly leadership and poor leadership. In this latest installment of the Biblical Figures…
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will celebrate the Solemn Eucharist and pray the Holy Rosary for Pope Francis on Sunday, March 2 at 12:00 Noon ET.
A time-honored Lenten tradition we are pleased to carry on here at the Basilica is the commemoration of Christ’s suffering and death through praying the Way of the Cross. This Lent, we invite you to join us in this practice and pray along with the video below.
Throughout this Lenten season, as we await the celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection, we invite you to join us at the Basilica for a Lenten Retreat, a series of reflections offered by Fr. Sebastian White, O.P. This year’s series is titled: “Loved by Jesus, Loving like Jesus.”
This February, we are pleased to introduce the National Shrine Shops Winter 2025 Collection! As we approach the Lenten season, we invite you to explore the latest items from the National Shrine Shops.
