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

But at that moment the angelus bell rang.

From Evelyn Innes by Moore, George (George Augustus)

He offered to accompany the priest when he went away, and they walked off towards the church where the angelus was ringing.

From The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories by Maupassant, Guy de

They would linger a little in her head, and, perhaps, always wake at some sunset hour or some angelus chime, but not to trouble her.

From Bebee by Ouida