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.

One Mary, a myriad titles According to the Gospel, Mary is the mother of Jesus — and the mystery of the incarnation of the son of God through her is central to Christian dogma.

Hail Mary, full of grace: Why popes and other Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary ... which is served by Augustinians — Leo’s religious order — there are two popular prayer spots for mothers.

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 ...

It’s also why the rosary is one of the most widely used prayers — including publicly for the pope — and why popular devotions to the Virgin Mary, including processions and festivals, are so ...

The judge may reject the [Hail Mary] prayer OR may reduce the amount of damages. If the judge decides to reduce the amount of damages, two options are possible.

Catholic bishops in the Philippines have approved an "alternative" version of the Hail Mary, considered the most popular prayer among Catholics across the world.. The Catholic Bishops Conference of ...

Translations remain in use for decades amid the changing language of the world. One example of the seeming "fossilization" of language in Catholic texts is the common prayer "Hail Mary" in Tagalog. It ...

CBCP has released another Filipino version of the “Hail Mary” prayer, meant to be a more accurate translation of the original Latin prayer. July 10, 2022. News. Global Nation. Business.