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Trump Celebrates Mary’s Influence on American History

12/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked December 8 as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
He highlighted Mary’s significance in American history, expressing gratitude for her role in the founding and devotion.
Trump said nearly 50 colleges bear Mary’s name.
He cited the December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.
He recalled Pope Benedict XV’s dedication of a Mary, Queen of Peace statue during World War I.

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked December 8 as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
He highlighted Mary’s significance in American history, expressing gratitude for her role in the founding and devotion.
Trump said nearly 50 colleges bear Mary’s name.
He cited the December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration.
He recalled Pope Benedict XV’s dedication of a Mary, Queen of Peace statue during World War I.