Here's how to understand the rosary, a Catholic prayer tradition practiced by millions of faithful worldwide — including the beads, the link to Mother Mary and the meaning behind the prayer aid.

The Vatican launched a new commercial recording of Pope John Paul II reciting the rosary Monday and said it was expected to sell some 250,000 copies in the United States alone. The group of prayers… ...

St. Michael Church in Palisades Park planning a rosary prayer service to pray for the Korean peninsula threatened by war, and world peace.

Online Rosary Groups Still Going Strong 5 Years After Lockdowns From Missouri to Turin and beyond, Catholics formed virtual prayer groups during the pandemic — and many are still going strong today.

Participants will pray the rosary in several different languages, including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish, German, Tagalog (a language of the Philippines), Polish and Korean.

Prayer beads as physical counting tools are quite common in several religions, including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The exact origins of the rosary are debated.

Originally the Rosary hikes took place at different parks throughout the area and Wetzel said they provide a nice opportunity to blend prayer and physical fitness.

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter's and by the hospital to pray the rosary for him.

Her prayer has withstood the test of time and continues to have an impact today. If you had to pick just one day to pray the Rosary, try to do it today.

SCRANTON – Recognized widely for his catchphrase — “the family that prays together stays together” — the late Rev. Patrick Peyton spread his message across the world emphasizing prayer… ...

As the rosary was remediated and shaped by the forms and materials of popular culture, entertainment and leisure, the soundscape of prayer was also changing. In addition offering a view into the lived ...

While praying the rosary, Catholics use a set of beads or knots to count and keep track of the prayers. Prayer beads as physical counting tools are quite common in several religions, including ...