During his years as pope (1878-1903), Leo XIII wrote many significant encyclicals ... Beginning in 1891, the encyclicals dwell on the value of the rosary and on its role within the life of the Church ...
Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) encouraged the recitation of this prayer after the rosary and the Litany of Loreto during the month of October. Blessed Joseph, husband of Mary, be with us this day. You ...