GENAZZANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail ... used prayers — including publicly for the pope — and why popular devotions to the Virgin Mary ...

The greeting of the angel Gabriel opens this prayer. It is God himself who ... Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2676-2677 Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou ...

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 ...