In many Catholic families, there is a pious custom of reciting daily one part of the Rosary. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. There are, at present ...

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.

Peter’s Square at 9 p.m. to recite the holy rosary for the health of the Holy Father,” the Holy See Press Office said in a statement. The prayer initiative comes as the 88-year-old pontiff ...

In an audio recording from the hospital, which was taped earlier on Thursday, the pope thanked Catholics for their prayers.