Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St.
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Pope discharge from hospital a ‘symbol of hope’ says Irish bishop who was there last Sunday
Pope Francis’ recovery and first public appearance in over five weeks at Gemelli Hospital was hailed as “a symbol of hope” by ...
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As Pope Francis languishes in hospital, thousands gather to pray the rosary
Amid Pope Francis's hospitalisation in Rome, a global outpouring of prayer has converged on St. Peter's Square and ... chain is an instantly recognisable symbol of Christianity.
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The life of St Francis was one of the great plot twists in cultural history
St Francis (c. 1181–1226), the poverello, is one of the most universally loved figures of the past millennium. He chose a life of radical poverty, putting a promising career aside to side with ...
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St. Joseph’s Cathedral @200: How five bells served as symbols of faith, resilience for Gun Foundry Christians
The five bells, each named after a saint—including St. Joseph, St. Thomas, and St. Francis Xavier—have been a constant ...
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Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world have been gathering by St. Peter's and by ... is one of the most visible symbols of Christianity ...