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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Philippine bishops press Senate to fulfill constitutional duty in Duterte impeachment
Catholic bishops urged senators to uphold constitutional accountability amid growing public scrutiny over Duterte’s impeachment proceedings
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Faith amid the southern tides: Myanmar Jesuits and Mawlamyine clergy seek pastoral renewal in Myeik
Myanmar Jesuits and Mawlamyine clergy gather in Myeik to renew pastoral mission amid uncertainty, resilience, and growing local hope
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Holy See: Wars and extreme climate events have lethal impact on food systems
The Holy See laments the impact of war, recessions, climate events, and political instability on the world’s agrifood systems
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Thailand’s ties with Holy See strengthened through shared service and dialogue, nuncio says
Thailand’s Catholic Church highlighted interfaith cooperation, social service, and peace advocacy amid growing global conflicts and divisions
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Japanese bishops warn military buildup threatens nation’s postwar peace identity
Japanese Church leader urges solidarity with war victims while criticizing rising militarization, arms exports, and global reliance on force
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Vietnamese Catholics mark first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy with prayers for peace
Vietnamese Church leaders celebrated Pope Leo XIV’s first papal anniversary while expressing hopes for peace and a future visit
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Synod releases final reports on selection of bishops, emerging issues
The report reaffirms the underlying premise that there is no shepherd without a flock, and no flock without a shepherd
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Bishop-designate for Tagbilaran declines ordination, citing personal limitations after papal appointment
Fr. Gerardo Saco Jr. declines episcopal ordination for Tagbilaran, citing personal limitations, as Vatican accepts decision and diocese remains vacant
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Christians in eastern Thailand renew bonds of faith and community at Mariapolis
Christians in eastern Thailand gather for Mariapolis, emphasizing unity, shared life, and Gospel-inspired relationships across communities and generations
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Tokyo cardinal calls faithful to defend human dignity, peace amid global tensions
Tokyo cardinal urges Catholics to defend human dignity and build peace rooted in the Gospel amid deepening global political turmoil
