The Presidential message on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception honors Mary, the mother of Jesus, and acknowledges her significance to millions of Catholics across the United States. The President reflects on Mary’s historical importance in American culture, citing her role in pivotal events such as the consecration of the nation by Bishop John Carroll and the Battle of New Orleans, which is remembered with an annual Mass of Thanksgiving.

The article also highlights Mary’s call for peace, especially during times of conflict, urging her intercession in prayer for a peaceful future for all nations, which resonates with the sentiments of the Roman Catholic Church.

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