The Holy Father’s Act of Veneration to the Immaculate in Piazza di Spagna Photo: Vatican Media

Shrine to Mary Undoer of Knots Is Erected Officially in Cancún, Mexico: It Welcomes on Average 15,000 People Weekly

Since its beginning eight years ago, the Shrine has consolidated as the object of national and international pilgrimages. At present it welcomes an average of 15,000 people weekly. The pilgrims visit and pray in one of the six Chapels of the Shrine, follow the trails where it is possible to hang white slats with petitions to the Virgin Mary (or coloured ones if the grace or favour has already been granted).

Famous Japanese Visionary of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Akita, Died

Born in 1930 in a Buddhist family, Sister Agnes’ life changed radically when a Christian nurse offered her water of Lourdes, which led to her conversion to Christianity. Baptized as Agnes, her name would soon become known throughout the Catholic world due to the visions and messages that, according to her, she received of the Virgin Mary, who is known under the advocation of Our Lady of Akita.