the Rosary

noun

: a set of Roman Catholic prayers that are repeated in a specific order

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Leo won't get a glimpse of the mosaics by an ex-Jesuit artist accused of abusing women adorning the façade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The pope, formerly Robert Prevost, grew up in a deeply Catholic family in Chicago where the three sons all served as altar boys in church, their parents led nightly recitations of the Rosary and young Robert pretended to be a priest. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The earthquake caused significant structural damage in Manizales, including to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and other buildings. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 This has been a season of masterful performances by the sprinters and relay teams on the Rosary and Servite track and field teams. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Rosary

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“The Rosary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Rosary. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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