The research shows that praying the Rosary correlated positively with reduced depression and increased optimism about the future. And higher levels of Rosary prayer correlated with increased empathy.

Beyond its sandy beaches and fascinating medieval Old Town, the Dodecanese island reserves plenty of surprises.

Today the Church celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of the Church. In 2018, Pope Francis declared this new memorial to be added to the Church’s calendar of feasts, to be celebrated on ...