In fact, according to the Catechism, Catholics are to give Mary special veneration, but not worship her — something reserved for God alone, Falanga said. Motherhood, prayers and the month of May.

Also, Mary is prominent in some of the hymns that come from the Lutheran Reformation. And if you take it to the next century, obviously this continued with, for example, Bach’s Magnificat and so ...

The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, ... Mary looking at Jesus makes a theological point, too — inviting worshippers to fix their gaze on Christ, not her.

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary - The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful ...

One Mary, a myriad titles ... That’s just three of a myriad Virgin Marys around the world, whose veneration is central to Catholics from the pope to the ordinary faithful.

The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful. Giovanna Dell'orto. Saturday 17 May 2025 06:08 BST.