Consueverunt Romani Pontifices

Papal bull issued by Pope Pius V on September 17, 1569, that formalized and promoted the devotion to the Holy Rosary, emphasizing its role in combating heresy and securing peace through Mary’s intercession. The Roman Pontiffs, and the other Holy Fathers, our...

The Feast of the Holy Rosary

October 7 is the Feast of the Holy Rosary. But it wasn’t always called that. This was changed from the Feast of Our Lady of Victory. The reason for the change was more political than spiritual. Catholics didn’t want to remind Muslims of their past defeat. ...