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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Church structures expand in Asia with Calapan elevation, new Bangladesh diocese
Church reorganization in the Philippines and Bangladesh reflects evolving pastoral needs and growing Catholic communities across Asia
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Amid a distracted age, pope urges young people to seek vocation in silence
“Dear young people, listen to this voice! Listen to the voice of the Lord who invites you to a full and fruitful life,” said Pope Leo XIV
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Lenten art exhibit in Marikina links Christ’s passion to care for vulnerable children
A Lenten exhibition in Marikina brings artists together to explore suffering, faith, and compassion while supporting children’s welfare initiatives
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In Lebanon’s south, remaining Christians endure strikes and isolation as access routes dwindle
Communities rely on a fragile route for aid as clergy describe isolation, fear, and resolve to remain under fire
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Catholic radio station brings Lenten exhibit to mall
A Catholic radio station has brought a Lenten exhibit into a busy shopping mall in Quezon City, aiming to make Holy
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Vietnam youth congress marks decade milestone with renewed call to missionary discipleship
Thousands of young Catholics in Hanoi mark a decade of formation with renewed commitment to mission, prayer, and witness
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Philippine bishop decries ‘culture of death,’ calls for moral shift toward life
Bishop Pabillo urges Filipinos to confront a moral crisis where violence, despair, and war are increasingly seen as solution
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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
