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International Missionary Rosary to pray for Church and Pope on October 17

Friday, October 16, 2026

Catholics worldwide will unite in the International Missionary Rosary on October 17 to pray for the Church’s global mission and for Pope Leo XIV’s health and recovery, on the eve of the 100th edition of World Mission Day. Read all

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