PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis

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PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis

PHOTOS: The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day.

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22.04.25

The Vatican on Monday evening hosted a praying of the rosary in St. Peter’s Square following the death of Pope Francis earlier in the day.

Thousands of Catholics gathered together in prayer for the Holy Father, who passed away at age 88 due to complications from a medical crisis earlier in the spring.

Thousands of Catholic gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A priest prays the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presides at the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A Catholic prays the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A pregnant woman prays the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Religious sisters and others gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A woman prays the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

A man prays the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Thousands depart St. Peter's Square after praying the rosary for Pope Francis, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Kristina Millare/CNA — Thousands depart St. Peter’s Square after praying the rosary for Pope Francis, Monday, April 21, 2025. Credit: Kristina Millare/CNA

This article was originally published on Catholic News Agency.

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