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 faithful once again turn to this ancient prayer for strength, healing, and divine intercession.
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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 faithful once again turn to this ancient prayer for strength, healing, and divine intercession.
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00:00As Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome, thousands of faithful from around the world
00:05have been gathering at St. Peter's Basilica and by the hospital to pray the Rosary for
00:11him.
00:12Since February 24th, the Cardinals of Rome and Korea have been leading the faithful every
00:18evening at St. Peter's Square.
00:21The Rosary prayer is one of the most beautiful prayers in the world, but also one of the
00:26simplest prayers in the world, and two great saints were, we could say, the inventors of
00:33the Rosary.
00:34The first is St. Dominic and the second is St. Francis, who loved Mary very much, and
00:40gradually this prayer takes hold, gains strength in the Church up to today's version, which
00:46is a passage from the Gospel of Our Father, 10 Hail Marys and a Glory to the Father.
00:57Praying the Rosary has long been a tradition for those seeking healing and comfort.
01:03One of the most renowned sites of Marian devotion, the Basilica in Lourdes, France, is dedicated
01:09to Our Lady of the Rosary.
01:14With this, you pray the prayer to the Madonna.
01:17You put your intentions that are in your heart.
01:21In this moment, we have just prayed putting all our intentions in a special way to pray
01:26for the health of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
01:31Many Catholics recall similar vigils held in St. Peter's Square when Pope John Paul
01:36II was hospitalized in the final days of his papacy in 2005.