Pope Sixtus V later reestablished the feast in 1585, and it is still celebrated today, commemorating the faith of her parents, Joachim and Anne, and the purity of Mary.

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Feast of St Anne will culminate today with a 1.6km candlelight procession. More than 100,000 pilgrims, including foreign tourists, are expected at the Minor Basilica of St Anne ...