The annual Global Rosary Relay offers prayers from around the world for Pope Francis.
Global rosary apostolate offers prayers for Pope Francis
Sunday Scripture reading: June 21, 2020
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Jer 20:10-13
Second reading: Rom 5:12-15
Gospel: Mt 10:26-33
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