Virgin Mary

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Behind the statue depicting a black Virgin Mary - venerated in both religions - are the words "pray for us and pray for the Muslims".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Last year, he shared Her famous image on social media on Sept. 8, when Catholics celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary, with the caption “Happy birthday, Mary!”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

At the latter, now called the Kariye Mosque, Muslim worshipers kneeling on the carpeted floor and praying toward Mecca are flanked by 14th-century mosaics of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The Virgin Mary enjoys universal respect in Iran, and she is a figure seen to be able to foster ties between believers of whatever religion.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

He’s got a chartreuse tattoo of the Virgin Mary on his forearm.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García