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 elect Archbishop Garcera of Lipa as next president
Before becoming a bishop, he also served as assistant secretary general of the CBCP, executive secretary of the Episcopal Commission on Mission, and national director of the Pontifical Mission Society. Within the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), he served as chairman of the Office on Laity and Family and as director of its yearly Synodal Leadership for Asian Bishops Seminar. The 68-year-old will replace Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara of Pasig, whose second and final term also ends in November.
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Cultural misunderstanding offers insight on unity, says Cardinal Chow
A food mix-up at an interfaith dialogue in Cambodia prompted Cardinal Chow to reflect on the importance of sensitivity, goodwill
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Bishop urges Church to ‘do the B.E.S.T.’ as nat’l synod consultation ends
The bishop reminded participants that the Holy Spirit remains the Church’s guide, even through uncertainty and disruption
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Christianity sees biggest global losses from religious switching, study finds
Christianity saw the largest global decline from religious switching, while religiously unaffiliated groups gained the most adherents
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CBCP head urges bishops to stay steadfast amid ministry trials
The head of the Catholic hierarchy called on his fellow bishops to remain steadfast in their ministry despite the inevitable conflicts, betrayals and disappointments that come with authentic discip…
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Singaporean poet scores eight wins at 2025 Catholic Media Book Awards
Singaporean poet Desmond Kon received eight honors at the 2025 Catholic Media Awards, including six for his collection Heart Fiat
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Cardinal David calls online gambling policy ‘theater of the absurd’
A cardinal on Monday made a scathing critique of the government’s handling of
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Missionary priest urges faith-centered humanitarian work at Singapore forum
Catholic humanitarian forum in Singapore emphasizes faith-driven mission, urging volunteers to serve with love for God and unity
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Twice the heat: Asia’s climate crisis accelerates, WMO finds
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, accelerating the impacts of climate change across the region
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Claretian-led Word Conference 2025 to explore theological hope
WORDCON 2025 invites Christians to reflect on Scripture and hope as part of the Church’s Jubilee Year celebration
