angelus

Example Sentences

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The Vatican confirmed the Pope will preside over the angelus prayer this coming Sunday, but next Wednesday's general audience will not take place "to safeguard the Holy Father's post-surgery recovery".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he leads the Sunday angelus prayer in Saint Peter Square at the Vatican February 10, 2013.

From Time • Feb. 11, 2013

The two cavaliers arrived at the entrance of the Presidio just as the church clock sounded the evening angelus.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

The unknown kept his promise: and on the day following he returned at the hour of the evening angelus.

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

O golden angelus that sounded prolonging uncertain memories, I have seen the swallows hovering to you and followed their dark trails of passage.

From Goblins and Pagodas by Fletcher, John Gould