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Clutched by the global faithful and draped on candles and statues, rosaries abound for Pope Francis
the chain of beads that comprises a rosary is one of the most visible symbols of Christianity — handheld by young and old, hanging from monks' belts, draped around rearview mirrors in vehicles, ...
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As Pope Francis languishes in hospital, thousands gather to pray the rosary
From the hands of the young and old to the belts of monks and the rearview mirrors of cars, the rosary takes many forms, crafted from materials ranging from precious stones and Holy Land olive ...
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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 ... crafted in precious stones, olive tree wood from the Holy Land or cheap ...