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.

The Rosary Team, which began in 2019, is now made up of over 500 volunteers who pray with memory-care residents in 18 states across the U.S. Thursday, June 26, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

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.

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 By: Giovanna Dell'orto, The Associated Press Posted: 12:10 AM CDT Saturday, May. 17, 2025 Last Modified: 5:31 AM CDT ...

Never leave people, especially children, or ... Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary ... — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, ...

GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On his first papal trip, he went to the Sanctuary ...

Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On his first papal trip, he went to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good ...