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 Zen of Hong Kong hospitalized after Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral
The cardinal wrote on his blog on January 31 that he is receiving treatment in the hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing
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Synod organizers tell Continental Assemblies not to ‘impose an agenda’ on discussions
The cardinals said the Synod of Bishops is not meant “to address all the issues being debated in the Church”
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ACN to hold three days of prayer for Myanmar on second anniversary of coup
Pope Francis earlier this week also called for prayers for Myanmar where an old Catholic church was burned and destroyed this month
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Spread message of love, Cardinal Tagle tells Indian Church leaders
Cardinal Tagle said the story of Jesus has been told again and again because it has the power to transform
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Who are the two Filipinos installed by Pope Francis as catechists?
The pope formally instituted the ministry of catechist in 2021 following his decision to open the ministries of lector and acolyte to women
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Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time
A Catholic priest who blocked access to a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic could face up to one year in
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Cardinal Tagle attends India’s Latin rite bishops’ plenary assembly
The January 24-25 annual plenary will address the theme, “Telling the Story of Jesus in our Context: The Synodal Way”
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Myanmar’s Catholic Church leaders issue ‘passionate appeal’ for peace
“In a country blessed with so many great resources, the destruction of lives is a heart-wrenching tragedy,” said the Catholic bishops
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Pope Francis discusses ‘ecological conversion’ with Buddhist monks
Pope Francis defined “ecological conversion” as “true repentance”
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Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong ‘very concerned’ about Synod on Synodality
In an interview with an Italian newspaper published on Jan. 17, Cardinal Zen said he hopes the synod will change from its current course
