Pope's prayer intentions
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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
The Pope's latest prayer intention? That journalists be truthful
In his latest prayer video Pope Francis dedicates the month of October to praying for journalists – specifically that their... Read more
Pope Francis' May prayer intention: honor the dignity of women
In his May prayer video Pope Francis issued a global petition that women in all countries would be respected and... Read more
Pope Francis' new prayer video focuses on needy families
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focuses his monthly intention on families in difficulty, praying that they receive the... Read more
