Book review: Two books on St. Mary of Egypt provide access to a mysterious figure, ask questions about the power of legend, and establish desire and conversion as key aspects of the Christian ...

The Mary of Egypt tale has a very important lesson that you cannot teach with tales of virgin saints – which is God's grace. The Church has always needed stories of sinners who can be saved." Alamy ...

Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, previously announced his intentions to be buried at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a break in tradition from popes of the past.. The pope ...

Visitors to St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church of Maryland in Cooksville this weekend can experience a Mediterranean market, purchase Egyptian souvenirs, and try out Mediterranean cuisine while ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in the basilica of St. Mary Major on Saturday, April 26 In a break from tradition, Francis' burial plans made him the the first pope in more than a century not to be ...

One reason for optimism is the recent play of sophomore Tika Sallman. The 6-foot-3 center from Cairo, Egypt made her first college start in last week’s win over Hampton, and in that game ...

Virgin Mary 'appears' in Egypt. The apparitions come months after the Pope's visit to Egypt. By Caroline Hawley in Cairo. ... He said people had been sleeping in the streets around the Church of St ...

Visitors to Egypt can once again stop by the historic 'Tree of the Virgin Mary' in Cairo's Matariya district, a place where believers say the Holy Family passed during their journey through Egypt ...