Shiite Islam may be the official religion in Iran, but entering Tehran's brand-new Maryam Moghaddas metro station, you could ...

In 1920, an Egyptian Coptic Christian by the name of Tawfik Khalil Abraham made plans to build a hotel on a plot of land he owned in the town of Zeitoun. According to Coptic tradition, Zeitoun hosted ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- A weeping statue of the Virgin Mary in Fresno has not only caught a lot of attention online but now the bishop of the Diocese of Fresno is interested. Bishop Armando Ochoa has seen ...

Construction has begun on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland. It's believed that the project, once it is finished, will be the tallest religious structure of its kind, according ...

It’s been 492 years since followers of the Virgin of Guadalupe say she first appeared outside of Mexico City. The miraculous visions have long been recognized by followers on December 12. Now, in a ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...