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.

During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Monday evening, Pope Francis spoke about grace. Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

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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.

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.