It's the LAMPing of prayer. Sort of like tweeting "thoughts and prayers" when something bad happens.
Are you allowed to talk to God directly or do you need to go through a middle man is one. Do you believe the Pope is infallible and incapable of being wrong or sinning is another.
Believe whatever you want, just understand whatever it is you choose to believe. Some religions have a more difficult road to hoe than others in that regard.