How often do you pray the Rosary?
Pope Leo XIV revealed to newlyweds Cole and Anna Stevens that his parents, Louis and Mildred Prevost, prayed the rosary together “their whole lives.” The pope explained this to the couple following their papal marriage blessing on June 11, 2025.
He advised them to pray together and “find the style” that works for them.
“First of all, it’s very important to go slowly and to find the style of prayer that works for you, we’re all different, many spiritualities,” Pope Leo explains in the video. “For myself, especially praying together with someone, from my own parents, praying the rosary together. My parents prayed the rosary together their whole lives. Every day."
Pope Leo said he believes that his parents’ praying the daily rosary together blessed him.
“I’m sure, because of it, their love for one another, they put their faith in God, and in the intercession through Mary. It’s a wonderful thing.”
Pope Leo’s parents, Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Agnes (Martinez) Prevost, raised Pope Leo and his two brothers Catholic. They were very active in parish life and attended St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Dolton, Illinois.
Pope Leo’s father, Louis, served as a catechist. His mother, Mildred, “was involved in everything.”
For example, Mildred prepared meals for priests, was an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society, sang in the church choir, cleaned the church, and went to daily Mass.
Mildred also had two aunts who became nuns with the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Here is the video of Pope Leo speaking to the newlyweds below:
"Pray the Rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary to obtain peace in the world. For she alone can save it.” - Our Lady of Fatima