Today is the 2025 National Day of Prayer in the U.S. What is it? When and why did it start? Here's what to know about the day and how it's observed.

Established by Congress in 1952, the annual observance is held the first Thursday in May to encourage all Americans to ...

Pope Leo XIV, when he was bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, offered a special prayer of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary ...

HUNTINGTON — Communities throughout the country celebrated the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1. Celebrated on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer was designated by ...

While not formally made into law until 1952, it's roots date back to the celebration of Thanksgiving. They were both national proclamations establishing a day of prayer. The fall observance was ...