Pope adds five mysteries for rosary meditations. (World).(Brief Article) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: October 25, 2002| Author: Donovan, Gill | COPYRIGHT 2002 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

VATICAN CITY: While praising those who regularly pray the rosary in its traditional form, the pope in a new apostolic letter encouraged the addition of five "mysteries of light"--moments from Jesus' public ministry--to further underline the rosary's focus on Christ. He marked the 24th anniversary of his election Oct. 16 by signing the letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae--"The Rosary of the Virgin Mary,"--during his weekly general audience, and said that he is determined to remain in o...

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