Ave Maria

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At the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome's southern EUR district, bells played "Ave Maria" for Riccardo as hundreds of people spilled out into the street, far too many to fit inside.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

When he began reciting Ave Maria, a deep hum rose as the square followed suit, with some praying in their own languages.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Ave Maria was started in 2005 by Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza and a backer of Roman Catholic causes.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

Forty students from Ave Maria University in Florida who traveled to Washington said they intended to participate in protests back home.

From Washington Times • Jan. 20, 2023

One of the vocal pieces that have contributed most to his popularity is the celebrated Meditation on the First Prelude of Bach, more widely known as the Ave Maria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various