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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Author says rosary 'can help us achieve peace in the world'

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Author says rosary ‘can help us achieve peace in the world’

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Jose Montoya | Catholic News ServiceWASHINGTON — Why do Catholics pray the rosary?The history of the rosary traces to the 13th century. It is believed that Mary gave St. Dominic the rosary to rescue the church from the Albigensian heresy.Initially, 150 Hail Marys were prayed as a part of the rosary."The prayer of the…...