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The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, inviting believers to pray and meditate on the life of Jesus through Mary.

The feast traces back to 1571 when Pope Pius V called on Christians to pray the Rosary ahead of the Battle of Lepanto. Following the victory of the Christian fleet over the Ottoman fleet, the event was attributed to the intercession of the Virgin Mary. In 1572, a feast was established under the name Our Lady of Victories, which Pope Gregory XIII changed to Our Lady of the Rosary in 1573.

Pope Francis described the prayer as a meditation on the stages of Jesus' life alongside his mother, Mary. The Rosary is also used as a prayer for peace during global conflicts. On October 6, 2024, Pope Francis led the Rosary at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, praying for a world that rejects war, protects life, and cares for those who suffer. The Church traditionally dedicates the month of October to the Rosary.