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, ...

even gaudy plastic. Repetitive prayer exists across multiple faiths. For Catholics, the rosary consists of reciting one “Our father” and ten “Hail Mary” prayers, five times over ...

As Pope Francis languishes in hospital, thousands gather to pray the rosary - Faithful are leaning on a centuries-old practice amid uncertain times ...