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, rights groups hail dismissal of charges vs Mindoro pastor
Church bodies welcome a court ruling while raising concerns over militarization and alleged rights violations in Mindoro
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Bishop urges humility, warns Church leaders against judging by appearances
Bishop Ronald Anthony Timoner of Pagadian and other bishops process to the altar during a Mass at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New Manila, Quezon City, on Jan. “Outward appearances do not define people or determine their value in the Lord’s plan of salvation,” Timoner said in his homily, stressing that God looks beyond status, strength or reputation. Timoner said the prophet Samuel initially relied on human standards when choosing among Jesse’s sons, a mistake that revealed the limits of surface judgment.“God does not judge by appearances but searches the innermost recesses of our hearts, and often the unlikely or ordinary to do the extraordinary things,” he said, calling the lesson relevant to Church leadership today.
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Seoul archdiocese launches nationwide pilgrimage of WYD symbols
Blessed WYD sculptures will travel to dioceses nationwide, uniting parishes and youth communities ahead of Seoul’s 2027 celebration
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Catholic Church in Hong Kong begins anniversary year with call to hope, blessing
A public prayer gathering in Central launched the Diocese of Hong Kong’s year-long 80th anniversary commemoration
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Cardinal Tagle says bishop’s office is mission, not promotion
The episcopal office is not a promotion or reward for service, but a mission that continues the work of Jesus
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Filipino bishop urges faith-led response to ‘paralyzed’ world
Bishop Alminaza urged cross-sector action, framing the Gospel as a mandate for ecological healing, ethical governance, inclusive economies
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Christian churches in Hong Kong urge deeper cooperation for 2026 Unity Week
Hong Kong Christian denominations urge churches and believers to deepen unity through prayer and witness during ecumenical observance
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Asia tops global list of Christian persecution, report finds
Asia leads world in Christian persecution as state control and surveillance intensify across dozens of countries in 2026
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Philippines’ Jesus Nazarene procession ends after 30 hours, longest on record
The longest Nazarene procession transformed Manila into a vast space of devotion, endurance, and shared religious expression
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Displaced families begin returning home as Church shifts to pastoral care along Thai-Cambodian border
Church accompanies border communities as recovery begins, urging caution, solidarity, and sustained pastoral care despite easing tensions
