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The Original Shrine hosts a gathering of Brazilian women
Women, inspired by the image of Mary: Brazilians living in Europe, gather for a special meeting in Schoenstatt, Germany.
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Mary’s Garden and the Ecology of the Resurrection
“God loves gardens”: this is a powerful metaphor drawing a parallel between divine action and the creation and care of gardens

Welcome, Pope Leo XIV
Father Alexandre Awi Mello, speaking from Burundi, Africa, invites us to welcome and pray for the new Pope, Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV and Schoenstatt
The new Pope has already visited the Bellavista Shrine. Find out about this and other interesting facts about the new Pontiff and the Schoenstatt Movement.

Habemus Papam: Robert Francis Prevost – Pope Leo XIV
We welcome the successor of Peter: Leo XIV, the first Pope born in the United States, was elected on Thursday.

Bellavista celebrates the return of the Blessed Mother to her Shrine with gratitude and hope
The Bellavista Shrine in Chile reopens its doors in an emotional ceremony brimming with life and attended by more than 2,000 people.

Conclave: How a Pope is elected
From the voting of cardinal to the burning of ballots, here’s a look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel during a papal election.

The election of the Pope in times of artificial intelligence and social networks
The Church is preparing, once again, to experience one of the most sacred moments in its history: the election of the Successor of Peter.

Hope upon two chairs
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky: two presidents, two chairs, a moment that speaks louder than many speeches.

Send your “May Flowers” to the Original Shrine
Throughout the month of May, you can use the online form to send spiritual flowers as a gift to the Blessed Mother in Schoenstatt.

The Schoenstatt Family thanks Pope Francis
A Mass held in memory of Pope Francis at the Adoration Church expresses the gratitude of the entire International Schoenstatt Family.

A Workshop for families “pilgrims of hope” in Texas
15 couples and 48 children participated in activities held at the Lamar Shrine in Texas, United States. A day of thanksgiving for families!

Reflections of Father Kentenich on Hope
Interview with Dr. Peter Wolf, who published a book with reflections by Fr. Joseph Kentenich on the topic of hope.