Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic
Washington cardinal leads worldwide rosary for end to COVID-19 pandemic
A woman holds a rosary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 17, 2021. The rosary, led by Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, was part of a worldwide effort called by Pope Francis to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard)
By: Richard Szczepanowski
Date: May 17, 2021
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory led a recitation of rosary May 17, imploring Mary to “entrust to her Son” all those affected by the pandemic.