angelus
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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
Hence, also, the bell tolled in the morning, at noon, and in the evening to indicate the time when the angelus is to be recited.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
Meanwhile the silvery sound of a clock that tolled the angelus announced breakfast time to Des Esseintes.
From Against the Grain by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
But at that moment the angelus bell rang.
From Evelyn Innes by George (George Augustus) Moore
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