It is a family tradition for the women in the Ukrop family to volunteer their time and energy as the Richmond Christmas Mother.

In addition to Coel and Hathaway, the cast includes Hunter Schafer as Mother Mary’s assistant, Kaia Gerber, Downton Abbey ’s Jessica Brown Findlay, Fleabag ’s Sian Clifford, and FKA Twigs.

POWHATAN – Teresa Whitaker has had several defining moments in her life, and being the 2016 Powhatan County Christmas Mother is now near the top of the list.

O Virgin most pure, wholly unspotted, O Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the universe, you are above all saints, the hope of the elect and the joy of all the blessed. It is you who have reconciled us ...

The restoration of an iconic 17th century statue of the Virgin Mary has sparked huge protests in Seville after worshippers said her makeover left her looking like she had undergone plastic surgery ...

Valeria — “Strong,” the name of Catholic saints like Valeria of Milan and Valerie of Limoges. Guadalupe — Named for Our Lady of Guadalupe, a title for the Virgin Mary associated with her 1531 ...

Anne Hathaway’s upcoming role in Mother Mary was, she said, among the hardest she’s ever taken on, with director David Lowery recalling a scene that caused the Devil Wears Prada alum to break ...