The pope appealed to Our Lady to teach people to care for others “without egoistic interests or hypocrisy.”

Confidence in God makes Jesus sinless for us. Hope in humanity, in ourselves, does the same for Mary.

Mary is always shining in her window, watching over the street below. I have grown grateful for this rarefied presence, respectful and inclined toward pious feelings when I pass.

The new saints include Argentina's first.

During my pilgrimage I wanted to learn and discover more about God.

On the feast of the Visitation we recall yet another dimension of Mary’s response; we honor her spirit of service, or diakonia. Mary’s generous care for Elizabeth anticipates the spirit of service that should be the hallmark of the church, which is sent especially to the poor.