Today at noon, the bells of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception tolled 88 times, honoring each year of Pope Francis’s life. #popefrancis #catholic #vatican #catholicchurch | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

As a National Sanctuary of Prayer and Pilgrimage, the Basilica welcomes thousands of pilgrims from different dioceses throughout the year. Here’s a glimpse at the Diocese of Allentown’s pilgrimage to the Basilica last week, where over 2,000 pilgrims filled Mary’s Shrine. Have you visited the Shrine recently? | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, January 23rd at 8:00 a.m. ET as we celebrate the Closing Mass of the 2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life. As we welcome pilgrims from around the nation into Mary’s Shrine, we invite you to participate virtually and unite in prayer with the pilgrims in Washington DC on the day of the annual March for Life. His Eminence Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop Emeritus of Boston will be the princip

📍Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Rosemarie | Ka-Safety Gio Rubillos