Rosary prayers will be recited every evening in St Peter's Square for Pope Francis, the Vatican said Monday. "Starting tonight, cardinals residing in Rome, with all collaborators of the Roman Curia and Diocese of Rome",

Hundreds of people, including Cardinals, Bishops, and members of the Roman Curia, gather in St Peter’s Square on Monday evening to pray the Rosary for Pope Francis.

The Vatican on Monday announced the start of nighttime prayers for the health of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, and invited Romans and others to join in, as the 88-year-old pontiff battled a complex lung infection and complications.

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Ch