Veneration of Mary in the Catholic Church

Roman Catholic veneration of Mary Blessed VirginMaryA restored icon of Salus Populi RomaniMother of GodQueen of HeavenMother of the ChurchOur LadyBornSeptember 8 (Nativity of Mary)DiedThe Catholic Church teaches that, at the end of her natural life, she was assumed into heaven, body and soul (Assumption of Mary)Venerated inCatholic ChurchCanonizedPre-CongregationMajor shrineSanta Maria Maggiore, others (see Shrines to the Virgin Mary)FeastSee Marian feast daysAttributesBlue mantle, white veil, Immaculate heart, crown of 12 stars, pregnant woman, halo with 12 stars, roses, woman with childPatronageSee Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Part of a series on theCatholic ChurchSt. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City Overview Pope: Leo XIV Hierarchy History (timeline) Theology Liturgy Sacraments Mary Background Jesus Christ Crucifixion Resurrection Ascension Early Christianity Peter Paul Fathers History of the Catholic Church History of the papacy Ecumenical councils Magisterium Four Marks of the Church One true church Apostolic succession History of Catholic theology Organisation Holy See Roman Curia College of Cardinals Ecumenical councils Episcopal polity Latin Church Eastern Churches Ca