The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...

led Thursday night’s Rosary. “We gather in prayer for the health of the Holy Father Francis with Mary, Mother of the Church and of Good Counsel,” he said in his opening prayer.

For this reason this date has been chosen as the feast of the Holy Rosary ... the mother church of his congregation at Turin (Italy). The Salesian Fathers and their Sisters have carried the ...

ROME (AP) — A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old ...

Advertisement Cardinal Secretary Pietro Parolin will lead the rosary service, the Holy See Press Office said ... 12-year run as leader of the Catholic Church. He is susceptible to pneumonia ...