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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Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee
Tagle tells Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understand Pope Francis’ writings and actions
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Holy See and China extend Provisional Agreement on appointment of bishops
After “appropriate consultation and assessment,” the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to extend the Provisional Agreement on the appointment of Bishops for another 4 years.
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Sri Lanka’s New President vows uncompromised probe into 2019 Easter attacks
The new leader of Sri Lanka vowed that the reopened investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks would not be compromised, as he ordered a formal inquiry to begin. “We will not be swayed or hindered by any attempts to derail this process. We are committed to conducting a fair investigation and revealing the truth. […]
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Hong Kong bishop urges faithful to deepen spiritual commitment to environmental protection
"There is no excuse to close our hearts to environmental protection or be indifferent to the suffering of others"
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Vatican official urges peaceful resolution in South China Sea dispute during Manila visit
Manila and Beijing have recently exchanged accusations of escalating tensions in disputed shoals and reefs in the South China Sea
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Archbishop Gallagher begins five-day visit to the Philippines
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations embarks on a five-day journey to the Philippines
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Caritas Asia Partners’ Forum highlights critical importance of solidarity and listening in humanitarian efforts
He noted that while many meetings are held to address global issues, a significant hurdle often remains the act of listening
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Vatican official embarks on key diplomatic mission in Vietnam
He expressed optimism about the visit's impact, saying, "Vietnam's importance and its status as an economic miracle in many respects."
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Black Nazarene devotees flock to Manila’s Quiapo district
The life-sized image is now encased in laminated tempered glass and climbing onto the carriage is deemed prohibited
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Faith-based group renews calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Since Oct. 7, at least 22,313 people have been killed and at least 57,296 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza while some
