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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Religious freedom situation has worsened in many countries, report says
In 61 countries, discrimination and persecution based on religion are evident, with 49 of them showing government-led persecution
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Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
The Vatican’s child protection commission is inviting the public to provide feedback on Church
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In Photos: Groups hold protest against Japan’s ‘largest fossil fuel funders
They have declared to decarbonize their financing portfolios by 2050 through their respective transition plans
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Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
You do not need so much to be afraid of suffering misunderstanding and criticism, of losing prestige and economic advantages
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Bangkok’s cardinal urges Catholics to ‘go out, disperse’
"Evangelization begins when they go out of the church and are dispersed in the places where they spend their everyday life"
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Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
Pope Francis on June 23 sent a heartfelt video message to a 17-year-old Portuguese girl suffering from a serious illness.
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Faithful told to ‘continue the story of vocations’ through mission
“It is up to us to continue the story of vocations through our mission. 'Come and see' is Jesus’ invitation to each disciple."
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Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church
A pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen from the church where it was on display.
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Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
Nigerian bishop Wilfred Anagbe recently sat down with CNA in Washington, D.C., to discuss the ongoing persecution and killings of Catholics in his country,
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Another Filipino priest to lead Jesuit mission in Asia-Pacific
The head of the Jesuit order has appointed another Filipino to oversee the congregation’s mission work in Asia-Pacific region.
