Pope's prayer intentions
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This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“I would like to propose that educators add new content to their teaching: fraternity,” the Holy Father said. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for volunteer not-for-profit organizations. Read more
Why Pope Francis’ November prayer intention is for children who suffer
“There are still millions of boys and girls who suffer and live in conditions very similar to slavery,” the pontiff... Read more
This is Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of... Read more
Pope Francis announces his prayer intention for June 2022
The choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World... Read more
Pope Francis’ March prayer intention: For Christians facing new bioethical challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray in November for people suffering depression
The condition affects an estimated 280 million people worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray in August for Church reform ‘in the light of the Gospel’
In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July is for an end to polarization
“We must flee from social enmity,” the pope said in his monthly prayer video. Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for the regulation of financial markets
“This situation is unsustainable. It’s dangerous,” Pope Francis said in a video message released May 4. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray for their priests in July
In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis asked Catholics to dedicate the month of July to giving a spiritual gift... Read more
In April, Pope Francis prays for people with economic responsibility
In his prayer video for the month of April, Pope Francis requested prayers for those who have a large responsibility... Read more
In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia
In his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue... Read more
Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith
In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more
Pope Francis' latest prayer video spotlights Christian persecution
In his prayer video for March, Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians, asking for the prayers and aid of the... Read more
The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more
Pope shakes up monthly prayers, adds new 'urgent' intention
After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some... Read more
