Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions

Each month, Pope Francis has a special prayer intention in which he asks the faithful to unite in prayer for. You can find each intention here.

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Pope Francis prays during the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Oct. 27, 2024, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November

Nov 2, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more

Pope Francis presides at the penitential celebration ahead of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops at St. Peter’s Basilica, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October

Oct 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“We Christians are all responsible for the Church’s mission. Every priest. Everyone,” the pope said in a video released Sept.... Read more

A priest administers anointing of the sick.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February

Feb 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for the terminally ill.  Read more

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Nov. 15, 2023.

These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024

Jan 2, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The monthly prayer intentions express the Holy Father’s concerns for humanity and the mission of the Catholic Church. Read more

Pope Francis at the Synod on Synodality’s closing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 29, 2023.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November

Oct 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,”... Read more

The Synod on Synodality convened on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October

Oct 9, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of October is for the Synod.  Read more

Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for September 2023

Aug 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“How could we have reached this level of indifference?” the Holy Father asked while stating the intention for the upcoming... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in his Sunday Angelus on July 16, 2023.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2023

Aug 1, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The pope’s prayer intention this month is for World Youth Day 2023, which is being held this week in Lisbon,... Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 17, 2023.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June

May 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

In a new video released by the Vatican, the pope asks how humans have the capacity to be so cruel... Read more