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

A few minutes later the angelus sounded sweetly over the woods and meadows of Sainte Lesse.

From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

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

Keed!" she said, going up to him and placing both hands on his broad shoulders; "I play the carillon after the angelus.

From Barbarians by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)