The Associated Press on MSN13d
Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
Dating to the Middle Ages and popularized in the 16th century, the chain of beads that comprises a rosary is one of the most visible symbols ... with the certainty that she listens to us like a mother ...
Africanews on MSN13d
Faithful gather in Rome to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health
Many Catholics recall similar vigils held in St. Peter’s Square when Pope John Paul II was hospitalized in the final days of ...
As Pope Francis languishes in hospital, thousands gather to pray the rosary
It’s long been a tradition in many countries to pray the rosary for the ill. When the group rosaries in St. Peter’s Square ...
WFMZ-TV8d
Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signaling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis
(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) A nun holds rosary beads as people pray for Pope Francis in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb.14 ...