The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic holiday celebrated worldwide. It commemorates the conception of Mary in her mother's womb; Catholics believe Mary was born without original ...

Immaculate Conception instead refers to Mary’s conception in the womb of her mother, St. Anne. The idea is that Mary was conceived without the stain of original sin, or born free from original sin.

Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, has been patroness of the United States since the mid-19th century. But her protection of the nation dates back to its earliest history.

According to Deadline, Pride & Prejudice star Keira Knightley has signed on for the leading role in the forthcoming dystopian sci-fi thriller titled Conception. Knightley is set to portray a woman ...

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz has been one of the most outspoken proponents of the idea that there is some sort of "Deep State" conspiracy within the government -- and the FBI, in particular ...

A pregnancy test detects the presence of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin in a person’s body. The body doesn’t produce that hormone until several days after conception.

Conservatives who are against abortion rights might find the Alabama Supreme Court decision about frozen embryos is the tip of a very dangerous iceberg.

Immaculate Conception on December 8: Here's what it is — and what it isn't On this special day during the Advent season, Catholics believe the Virgin Mary was born without the stain of original sin ...