ROME – The Vatican has announced an evening rosary for the Pope’s recovery, starting Monday, in St. Peter's Square.

The Holy See Press Office released a statement announcing that "starting this evening, the Cardinals residing in Rome, along with all collaborators of the Roman Curia and the Diocese of Rome, responding to the sentiments of the people of God, will gather in St. Peter's Square at 9pm to recite the Holy Rosary for the health of the Holy Father".

"Today's prayer," it noted, "will be led by His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin."