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 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
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IN PHOTOS: Families receive ashes of victims of Philippine government’s war on drugs campaign as memorial wall is unveiled
Families gathered in Quezon City to remember victims of the Philippine government’s war on drugs and continue seeking justice
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Archbishop urges church communicators to be ‘moral compass’ in digital age
AI is like a “junior staffer,” Alarcon said, noting that while it can help process information, ethical responsibility belongs to people
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Israeli tank killed priest after refusing to abandon parish in southern Lebanon
Christian border village in southern Lebanon mourns parish priest killed during shelling as residents insist on remaining in homes
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Preparations for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 enter implementation phase
Church begins coordinating preparations for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 as youth leaders worldwide join implementation phase kick-off meeting
