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Newlyweds Anna and Cole Stevens meet Pope Leo XIV at the general audience in Rome on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV’s marriage advice? Keep calm and pray the rosary

Jul 2, 2025

By Courtney Mares

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

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New study reveals the rosary rivals modern meditation for mental health benefits 

Jun 21, 2025

By Thomas Philipp Reiter

A new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to... Read more

Over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th anniversary of the All Ireland Rosary Rally on June 8, 2025.

Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally

Jun 9, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

This past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th... Read more

Religious sisters gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025.

PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis

Apr 21, 2025

By CNA Staff

Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications... Read more

Iman Hijaze and her mother, Hadidza, at St. Joseph’s House.

How a stolen rosary led one young woman to the Catholic Church

Apr 20, 2025

By Alexey Gotovskiy

Iman Hijaze was raised in a culturally Shiite Muslim household and considered herself an atheist until she picked up a... Read more

Hundreds of people gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Cardinal Koch: ‘Suffering of illness’ a great challenge for aging Pope Francis

Mar 12, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Before leading Tuesday evening’s recitation of rosary, held inside the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall, Koch drew parallels in the... Read more

In a prerecorded audio message, Pope Francis thanked those gathered for the rosary prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday night, March 6, 2025.

Vatican shares Pope Francis’ recorded message during rosary in St. Peter’s Square

Mar 6, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Holy Father’s voice was hoarse, and he was noticeably out of breath in the brief audio message, which the... Read more

A candlelight Stations of the Cross in St. Peter’s Square on Good Friday 2021.

Daily rosary for pope’s health to begin in St. Peter’s Square

Feb 24, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with... Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 11, 2025, welcomes Marc Fogel back to the United States after Fogel’s release from Russian custody.

Marc Fogel’s family: Rosary and faith sustained them through his detainment in Russia

Feb 12, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“At 9:30 at night we always prayed the rosary simultaneously, and I think it helped all of us, and I... Read more

Ascension's new podcast 'The Rosary in a Year' with Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR.

‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast is No. 1 on Apple charts

Jan 3, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The latest “In a Year” podcast landed ahead of other popular podcasts including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Dateline,” and “The... Read more

Ascension’s new podcast “The Rosary in a Year” with Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, begins Jan. 1, 2025.

Catholic priest hopes new ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast will build ‘muscle of prayer’

Dec 31, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, “The Rosary in a Year” podcast will consist... Read more

Image of the Virgin of Guadalupe at Andares Shopping Center, located in the city of Zapopan in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

Mexican Catholics gather in shopping center to pray rosary in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Oct 29, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The initiative began with the purpose of bringing the faith closer to those who no longer attend church. Read more

Catholics join in prayer for the 2019 International Week of Prayer and Fasting at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

‘Trusting the Lord’: Catholics gather for 32nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting

Oct 11, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

This year’s event will kick off Oct. 12 with an in-person conference at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax,... Read more

A woman prays the rosary at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, on Sept. 28, 2024.

The rosary: common myths and facts

Oct 7, 2024

By Edie Heipel

October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts... Read more

Catholics gather for the second annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28, 2024.

Over 3,000 Catholics celebrate rosary with Dominican order at pilgrimage in Washington, DC

Sep 30, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The daylong pilgrimage, organized by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, saw a growth in participation from... Read more

Father Justine Dyikuk at the June 1, 2024, launch of his book “Me and my Rosary” in Glasgow, Scotland.

Testimony of conversion is force behind Nigerian priest’s book promoting rosary devotion

Jun 26, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

After witnessing a man’s conversion after rosary prayers, Father Justine John Dyikuk of Nigeria started promoting rosary devotion and wrote... Read more

Joe Abdel Sater, a swimming instructor in the seaside town of Bouar, Lebanon, built the world's largest rosary on the ocean. With the help of family and friends, his vision took shape and was launched on May 11, 2024, during the feast of Our Lady of the Seas.

Beacon of faith: Lebanese town builds giant floating rosary at sea

May 16, 2024

By Marguerita Kallassy

On the feast of Our Lady of the Seas, Joe Abdel Sater, a swimming instructor in the seaside town of... Read more

Guinness World Records recognized Juan Vicente Pérez Mora as the oldest man in the world on Feb. 4, 2022, when he was 112 years old and 253 days old.

Oldest man in the world dead at 114; prayed the rosary twice daily

Apr 4, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was awarded the oldest man in the world distinction by Guinness World Records on Feb. 4,... Read more

The official rosary for the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress.

Maker of rosary for 2024 National Eucharistic Congress hopes to inspire Eucharistic devotion

Mar 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Catholic company Ghirelli has partnered with the National Eucharistic Congress to make the official rosary for the event to... Read more

Tammy Peterson speaks with Colm Flynn on “EWTN News in Depth” on Feb. 2, 2024.

Tammy Peterson speaks about her healing from cancer and journey to Catholicism

Feb 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Tammy Peterson shared about the rosary’s role in her faith journey and... Read more