Pope's prayer intentions
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This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for families in crisis. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Read more
Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of July
“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No.... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a video, the Holy Father announced that his prayer intention for June is for those fleeing their homelands. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said. Read more
Prayer opportunities abound at Synod on Synodality
Eucharistic adoration, liturgies, and moments of silence all signal the importance of prayer in the synodal process. Read more
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
