The Floral Offering to Our Lady of the Pillar: History and Tradition
Every October 12, Zaragoza covers Our Lady of the Pillar with a mantle of flowers. This is one of Spain's most beautiful traditions.
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Meaningful Gifts: 12 Ideas for the People You Love Most
Twelve meaningful gift ideas, organized by occasion, by person, by name, and by homeland, to give a thoughtful gift to the one you love most.
Why saints matter in Catholicism (and why we wear their medals)
What is a saint, what does the communion of saints mean, why does the Virgin have so many titles, and what is the meaning of wearing a medal?
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid: what he left us
From June 6 to 8, 2026, Madrid welcomed Pope Leo XIV. We review the highlights of his visit and what it means for the city's Catholics.
Hispanic Heritage Day and Our Lady of the Pillar
On October 12, Spain celebrates Hispanic Heritage and Our Lady of the Pillar. We’ll tell you why they go together.
The symbols of Saint Jude Thaddeus: the medallion on his chest, the flame, and the green mantle
What do the medallion that Saint Jude Thaddeus wears on his chest, the flame above his head, the green mantle, the axe, the palm branch, and the book signify?