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The father stretches out his arms, Jesus-like, evoking the Last Supper, and the mother holds a toddler on her lap, face forward, the way the Madonna might present the Christ child.—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026 Rogers Park, for example, features the Madonna Della Strada chapel on the campus of Loyola University.—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 The Palio in July is held in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano, while the race in August is a tribute to the Assumption of Mary.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 Everyone meets up at the Madonna Inn, which has nothing to do with the Material Girl but is a beloved institution no less.—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Madonna