The Holy See’s Press Office has made public the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for the month of January, which include praying that full communion among Christians will lead to greater peace among all peoples of the earth.

The Pope’s general intention for the month of January is: That the efforts to realize full communion among Christians will lead to greater reconciliation and peace among all peoples of the earth.”

His missionary intention is: “That all Christians welcome immigrants with respect and charity, recognizing in them the image of God.”