Pope praying for Church in Africa, inspiration of pastors in February

Vatican City, Jan 30, 2009 / 09:01 am

Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of February were published this morning and include that pastors be more open to the Holy Spirit and for the Church in Africa.

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention is: "That the pastors of the Church may always be docile to the action of the Holy Spirit in their teaching and in their service to God's people."

His mission intention is: "That the Church in Africa may find adequate ways and means to promote reconciliation, justice and peace efficaciously, according to the indications of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops."