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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Cardinal David urges Filipinos to choose hope amid injustice, disaster, and political turmoil
“For many Filipinos, it did not feel like a year of hope at all,” the cardinal said, as he listed unresolved injustices and crises
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Thai Catholic media reimagines Nativity story for Holy Year Christmas broadcast
Thai Catholic media retells the Nativity for the Holy Year through music, reflection, dialogue reaching believers, society nationwide
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Manila archbishop warns abuse of power empties Christmas of meaning
Cardinal Jose Advincula urges Catholics to reclaim humility this Christmas, warning that wealth, power, and abuse distort faith and society
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Missionary Families of Christ founder Frank Padilla dies at 79
Padilla “lived a long and storied life,” which included founding Missionary Families of Christ, where he served as its first servant general
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‘God did not remain distant,’ CBCP president says in Christmas message
“The heart of Christmas is this: God did not remain distant. He came closer to unite us and restore our good relationship with Him"
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Southern Arabia vicar hails Cardinal Tagle visit as sign of unity in diversity
Cardinal Tagle’s UAE visit unites migrant Catholics through Simbang Gabi, highlighting unity, faith, and mission across Southern Arabia
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Catholic bishop urges solidarity as Hong Kong marks Christmas after tragedy
Hong Kong’s cardinal reflects on Christmas as call to shared responsibility, compassion, and rebuilding hope amid social, global uncertainty
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Cardinal Tagle decries corruption at Simbang Gabi in Vatican
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said corruption contradicts God’s plan as he led the Simbang Gabi Mass for Filipinos at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.
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Philippine bishop frames Christmas as call to stand with communities facing climate crisis
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza links the Christmas story to climate injustice, urging solidarity with Filipinos facing displacement and crises
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Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
The giant lanterns use 12,000 50-watt bulbs synchronized by 15 kilometres (9.2 miles) of electric cables and symbolize the Star of Bethlehem
