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A rosary for Pope Francis

Rome visit

Nicholas Kemdi and his wife Bridget from Atlanta brought a rosary made by his son to Pope Francis at a Wednesday General Audience. Watch the story in English and in Spanish.

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The General Audience on Wednesdays is an occasion where many believers try to give the Pope a gift. Nicholas Kemdi came from Atlanta, to give Pope Francis a rosary made by his son and his special needs peers.

Nicholas Kemdi and Bridget Ihenacho and some of their children with Friar Uche, visiting with the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, at the Opus Dei Headquarters in Rome.

Al Santo Padre le llegan regalos de todas partes del mundo. La ocasión para poder entregárselos en persona es la Audiencia General de los miércoles en la plaza de San Pedro. Allí estaba esta semana Nicholas Kemdi Ihenacho con su familia y un rosario para el Papa, pero no uno cualquiera.

Sharing our mission with St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish

March 20, 2022

Front page of The Georgia Bulletin newspaper featuring a large photo of Gloria Sowers, a woman with glasses, wearing a teal shirt and a white cap, sitting at a desk with a rosary in her hands. The headline reads 'Art, prayer and companionship goals of Rosary Makers,' with a subheading about her work with veterans and people with disabilities.

Art, Prayer and Companionship Goals of Rosary Makers

Georgia Bulletin

By Andrew Nelson, Staff Writer | February 3, 2022

Founder Nicholas Ihenacho started the nonprofit to give people with special needs a way to express their faith through making prayer beads. The idea grew from his work with his son, who has Down syndrome.

Heroes of the Church and True Heroes of the World: Lovers of the Rosary

St. Josemaria Escriva

Founder of Opus Dei, who taught that ordinary work can be a path to holiness.

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St. Pope John Paul II

A profile of the pope who called the whole Church to the dignity of every person.

Pope John Paul II praying with a rosary while reading a book

St. Teresa of Calcutta

A short description of her mission among the poorest of the poor.

Portrait painting of Mother Teresa wearing a white sari with blue trim, a cross necklace, and holding rosary beads

St. Padre Pio

A summary of his life and the stigmata.

Saint Padre Pio holding a rosary beside a church cross, with text reading “The Rosary Is the Weapon for These Times!”

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