A Packers-Seahawks game in 2012 ended with a controversial catch on a Hail Mary attempt, when Golden Tate and M.D. Jennings fought over the ball in the end zone. Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images ...

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.

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. Stream NBC 5 ...

Even many of the less-than-devout know what it means to throw a Hail Mary. The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why ...

So when the golden balloon lit up the Paris skies, the cherry on top of Friday’s opening ceremony, it dazzled spectators. As the French designer watched in awe, the world watched with him.

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.

Since the 19th century, May has been devoted to the Virgin Mary — though already in Greek and Roman times, goddesses of fertility were celebrated in this month of springtime blooming, she added.