Argentina prays for Pope Francis

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Argentine retired Angelica Paz kneels in front of the photograph of Pope Francis in the Parish of the Virgin of the Miracles of Caacupé of the villa 21-24, one of the largest popular neighborhoods in Buenos Aires. She touches his forehead and prays for him. Other faithful are holy as they pass by or stand still and in silence for a moment, before approaching to embrace some neighbor. Everyone is attentive to the health of the pontiff, hospitaliz…

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Argentina prays for Pope Francis

Following the news of Jorge Bergoglio's health, churches across the country are joining in prayer. In this video we visit the most emblematic places in his hometown. Argentine faithful share prayers and reflect on the importance of having an Argentine Pope. Click here for the full story in Spanish.

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In his native Argentina, people praying for the health of Pope Francis

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – If the news concerning Pope Francis’s health problems is concerning Catholics all over the globe, in Argentina it is especially troubling. There has been a “wave of love” to the pontiff – as a bishop call it – over the past few days in the South American nation. Gatherings and rosary prayers for the pope’s recovery have been promoted all over Argentina, and everything was organized very quickly. The Bishops’ Conference releas…

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Catholics worldwide unite in prayer for pope's health - Catholic Review

As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope’s Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health. In a statement on the diocesan website posted Feb. 19, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, said the faithful were following “the health condition of our bishop, Pope Francis, with attention and confidence. Worshippers attend a Mass at the Metropolitan Cathedra…

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Outpouring of prayer and love for ill Pope in his native Argentina - Catholic Canada

If the news regarding Pope Francis’s health problems is of concern to Catholics all over the globe, in Argentina it is especially troubling. There has been a “wave of love” shown to the pontiff – as a bishop described it – over the past few days in the South American nation. Gatherings and rosary prayers for the Pope’s recovery have been promoted all over Argentina, with everything organised very quickly. Argentina’s Bishops’ Conference released…