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Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

The “Christ in Majesty” mosaic on the apse of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., one of the largest mosaic images of Christ in the world. (Wikimedia Commons)

'Scary Jesus' or Mr. Nice Guy? The paradox of Christ

Scott Hahn|Jun 24, 2025|3 Min Read

Vandalization

Virgin Mary statue vandalized at national shrine in Washington

OSV News|Feb 15, 2024|2 Min Read

Holy Door

Holy Door sealed at nation’s largest Catholic church

Tyler Arnold|Dec 4, 2023|3 Min Read

Worshippers pray during the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 19, 2023, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller)

First National Prayer Vigil for Life post-Roe calls Catholics to bring God's love into 'empty spaces'

Julie Asher|Jan 20, 2023|6 Min Read

Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, blesses pro-life advocates at the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 20, 2022, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Archbishop Lori: Church, its people stand ready to help expectant mothers

Mark Pattison|Jan 21, 2022|5 Min Read

Supporters of legal abortion project a message on the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington as pro-life advocates attend the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 20, 2022, inside the shrine's Upper Church. (CNS photo/Ashley Wilson, courtesy Catholics for Choice)

Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life

Joe Bukuras and Shannon Mullen|Jan 20, 2022|3 Min Read

Jaime Ramon Ascalon Jr., deputy chief of mission at the Philippines Embassy in Washington, is seen Sept. 18, 2021, at the offertory during a Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. The Mass celebrated the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. (CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard)

Filipinos mark 500 years of Christian faith that connects them globally

Mark Zimmermann|Sep 28, 2021|4 Min Read

Cardinal Raymond Burke gives the final blessing during the Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage Mass in Rome on Oct. 25, 2014. (Daniel Ibanez/CNA)

Cardinal Gregory reportedly withdraws permission for Tridentine Mass at National Shrine

Matt Hadro|Jul 27, 2021|2 Min Read

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore is seen in this 2006 file photo. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

Baltimore archbishop tells Catholics to 'make history' on bicentennial of America's first cathedral

Catholic News Agency|May 31, 2021|5 Min Read

People arrive for the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 23, 2020, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 vigil will only be broadcast Jan. 28 at 8 P.M. ET, and then bishops from across the country will take turns leading livestreamed Holy Hours throughout the all-night vigil. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

National Prayer Vigil for Life will be virtual this year

Catholic News Service|Jan 5, 2021|2 Min Read

John Davisson poses for a photo with a Lego replica of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. (CNS photo/courtesy Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception via Catholic Standard)

Pandemic hobby: Washington man designs Lego basilica replica

Josephine Von Dohlen|Sep 2, 2020|3 Min Read

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'The doors of America's Church are open': National Shrine keeps public Masses after DC shutdown

Christine Rousselle|Mar 13, 2020|3 Min Read

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