Pope Francis waves as he delivers an Easter blessing April 21, 2019, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press A rosary will follow.

Newlyweds Cole and Anna Stevens received Pope Leo XIV’s personal blessing for their marriage during one of the pope’s first ...

Alan de la Roche was not the only 15th-century writer to make mention of the Rosary’s immediate relation to St. Dominic. Another interesting source comes up: Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471).

Vatican City, Apr 21, 2025 / 16:38 pm. The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day.

St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight the night of Saturday, May 20, 2023, as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA ...