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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Not enough body bags in Gaza, says UNRWA
Aid groups in Gaza are sounding the alarm that an Israeli ground offensive could precipitate a worsening humanitarian crisis
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Pope Francis calls for global solidarity on World Food Day
Poep Francis emphasized that water should never be treated as a mere commodity, subject to exchange or speculation.
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Pope Francis highlights ‘little greatness’ of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in apostolic letter
Pope Francis has commended the “little greatness” of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in a new message focusing on the 19th-century Carmelite’s relevance for the Church today.
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Synod ‘setting the stages for future changes’ on role of women, first woman presides over assembly
Synod on Synodality is an assembly meant to advise Pope Francis on how the Catholic Church can more fully incorporate all of its members
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Catholic groups rally for climate justice ahead of COP28 in Dubai
Catholic organizations seek to establish a robust Loss and Damage Fund aimed at mitigating the unjust consequences of climate change
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Pope Francis calls for immediate release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Pope Francis appealed for the immediate release of more than 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza
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Pope Francis stresses futility of violence in Israel-Hamas conflict
The pontiff voiced deep concern about the dire situation in Gaza, which has witnessed numerous innocent victims
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Vatican safeguarding group calls on Synod on Synodality to address abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s safeguarding commission has called on the Synod on Synodality to make sexual abuse “an explicit part” of discussions during the October assembly.
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Global church leaders calls for end of violence amidst Holy Land crisis
Church leaders call for an immediate end to "violent and military activities that bring harm to both Palestinian and Israeli civilians."
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Pope Francis, Jerusalem patriarch react to violence between Israel and Hamas
Pope Francis and the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem called for peace after Israel declared “war” following a major attack by Hamas fighters over the weekend.
