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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 his papacy in 2005. Today, as Pope Francis battles health concerns, the ...
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As Pope Francis languishes in hospital, thousands gather to pray the rosary
Dating back to the Middle Ages and gaining widespread popularity in the 16th century, the rosary's beaded chain is an instantly recognisable symbol of Christianity. From the hands of the young and ...
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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 of Christianity — handheld by young and old, hanging from ...
WATCH: Passenger swallows rosary beads mid-flight to battle ‘Satan’s disciples’
A flight was forced to turn back mid-air after a passenger swallowed rosary beads and violently attacked flight attendants.
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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 of Christianity — handheld by young and old ...