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Mary, the mother of Jesus
- Christians (see also Christian ) refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary, because, according to the New Testament , Jesus was miraculously conceived while she was a virgin. Mary is revered for her humility and motherly love. She is honored by all Christians, but particularly by Roman Catholics , who believe strongly in her mercy and her power to intercede with God. The Roman Catholic Church also teaches the doctrine of Mary's Immaculate Conception . ( See Nativity .)
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An estimated 1.5 million pilgrims from across Ireland, and across the world, flock to the shrine every year to pray at the place where an apparition of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, is said to have appeared in August 1879.
The bow at the waist reveals whether they are single or married and the medallion commonly worn near their hearts show their devotion to Our Lady of Solitude, a depiction of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
It was constructed next to a hill in northern Mexico City where Catholics believe Mary, the mother of Jesus, appeared to an Aztec man in 1531, an event that is credited with launching Mexico's Catholic conversion.
The moment came during the pope鈥檚 annual visit to the Spanish Steps, which falls on the Dec. 8 feast day dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Catholics believe Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ was born sinless.
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