Pope's prayer intentions

The Latest

Pope Francis led a prayer vigil for peace in Syria in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 7, 2013.

Pope Francis' latest prayer video spotlights Christian persecution

Mar 2, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his prayer video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians, asking for the prayers and aid of the... Read more

Homeless Jesus statue.

The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says

Jan 8, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his April 20, 2016, general audience.

Pope shakes up monthly prayers, adds new 'urgent' intention

Jan 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some... Read more

Pope Francis prays at Rome's Piazza di Spanga to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015.

The Pope's latest prayer intention? That journalists be truthful

Oct 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his latest prayer video Pope Francis dedicates the month of October to praying for journalists – specifically that their... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis' May prayer intention: honor the dignity of women

May 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his May prayer video Pope Francis issued a global petition that women in all countries would be respected and... Read more

Pope Francis reflects during a retreat in Ariccia, Italy, March 2016.

Pope Francis' new prayer video focuses on needy families

Mar 12, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focuses his monthly intention on families in difficulty, praying that they receive the... Read more