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Mosaic of the Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring at the Antinitsas Monastery, Fthiotida

Father Paul Obayi prays in front of the crucifix at St. Mary's Cathedral in Enugu, Nigeria, Sept. 30, 2021. (CNS photo/Temilade Adelaja, Reuters)

Photographs and caption via Allan Barton

Nuns drawn by Nakahara Junichi, who was born in a Christian family, from 1936 and 1937.

Saint Clair, 1756-1800.

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Saint Clare of Assisi with Monstrance (1630) by Scuola dell' Italia Centrale

Saint Francis Cutting Clare of Assisi's Hair, Antonio Carnicero, 1787-1789.

The art features traditional and interpretative images of the Virgin of Guadalupe fused with watermelons and kaffiyehs, symbols that represent Palestinian identity and resistance. Many of the illustrations are featured on the Instagram known as “Where’s Lupita?,” which tracks global Virgin Mary iconography.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Prayer/Holy Cards, 19th century lace by The Dopter publishing house, Paris.

A fumie, or stepping image, used during Japan’s Edo period to identify hidden Christians is seen on display in the Ikitsuki Island Museum “Shima no Yakata” at Ikitsuki Island in Hirado, southern Japan, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)