The Hail Mary is no longer a matter of closing your eyes and uttering a prayer when all else is lost. It doesn't catch anyone by surprise. It's serious business, meant to manipulate and exploit ...

Two mothers who went to morning Mass on a recent weekday at the Genazzano chapel — where the Mary icon stands — said they pray their children, ranging in age from 18 to 24, will keep the faith.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of ...

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our ...

A Hail Mary isn't unheard of in football, but decisions made by the Bears in both the lead-up and during the play have many questioning -- including former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt.

Learn what a Hail Mary is in the NFL, its ... Staubach revealed that while making the pass, he had uttered a Hail Mary prayer, closing his eyes. Hence, the name ... Golden State Warriors. Houston ...

The Hail Mary is no longer a matter of closing your eyes and uttering a prayer when all else is lost. It doesn't catch anyone by surprise. It's serious business, meant to manipulate and exploit ...

GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why praying to her means so much to so many.

Two mothers who went to morning Mass on a recent weekday at the Genazzano chapel — where the Mary icon stands — said they pray their children, ranging in age from 18 to 24, will keep the faith.

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary The veneration of Virgin Mary is central to Catholics, from popes to the ordinary faithful. Giovanna Dell'orto.

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary . May 16, 2025 at 10:09 pm . By . Giovanna Dell'Orto. The Associated Press.

Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to the Virgin Mary highlights why Marian prayers and traditions remain central to Catholic life worldwide, especially during May, the month dedicated to honoring Mary.