These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024
Each month Pope Francis shares a prayer intention as part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
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Archbishop Yllana returns home for 54th priestly anniversary after diplomatic service
He retired after 42 years in the Holy See’s diplomatic service, serving in multiple countries, witnessing global Church’s challenges and hopes
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Caritas head warns of deepening global conflict, calls for culture of life
Conflicts across regions deepen fear and suffering, as Church leader urges humility, dialogue, and renewed commitment to human dignity
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Catholic Church warns against propaganda as Trump faces scrutiny over widening Iran war
Concerns mount over how war is framed as suffering deepens and global political, economic, and humanitarian pressures continue to rise
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Holy See on Islamophobia: Freedom of belief is not optional
When fundamental freedom of belief is denied, “trust gives way to fear, suspicion replaces dialogue, and oppression breeds violence"
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Church mission must address roots of poverty and injustice, Philippine bishop tells Columban missionaries
Philippine bishop links poverty, corruption and inequality as Church renews commitment to justice in mission communities
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Filipino cardinal points to Vatican diplomacy as political channels falter in Middle East crisis
David highlights the potential role of interreligious dialogue and moral leadership in preventing escalation of the widening Middle East conflict
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Philippine Church official warns war’s ecological destruction must be counted alongside human casualties
Cardinal David urges world to recognize environmental destruction of war, warning conflicts leave lasting damage on Earth’s ecosystems
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Young people leaving Buddhism accelerate religion’s decline in East Asia
Research finds younger generations in Japan and South Korea increasingly leaving Buddhism, reflecting wider secularization across East Asia
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Cardinal David warns corruption and unfair taxation burden the poor amid global crisis
Kalookan cardinal calls for moral scrutiny of fiscal policies, stressing solidarity and protection for vulnerable families in uncertain times
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Filipino bishop calls on Catholic universities to form leaders who challenge unjust systems
Catholic schools must help repair society’s “torn nets,” Philippine bishop says, warning against growing public acceptance of injustice
