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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FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ 2022 Christmas ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message
May the Lord Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, bring to all of you the love of God, wellspring of confidence and hope, together with the gift of the peace proclaimed by the angels to the shepherds of…
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On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
In his Christmas Day blessing, Pope Francis prayed that leaders will listen to the “cries of the Prince of Peace” and bring an immediate end to the war in Ukraine and “the other t…
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Deadly blizzard leaves US in Christmas weekend deep freeze
At least 17 weather-related deaths have been confirmed as heavy snow kept much of the nation in a frozen grip
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Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us
A manger, the Christ Child’s first resting place, can teach us a lot about the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Christmas homily.
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Pope Francis: Look at each other, not cell phone screens
Pope Francis has urged young people to look away from their cell phone screens and make eye contact with the people around them.
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Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong appeals conviction
The cardinal was convicted for failing to register a fund that helped pay for the legal fees and medical treatments of protesters
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Pope Francis to ask heads of state to pardon prisoners as Christmas gesture
Pope Francis will send a letter to the world’s heads of state asking them to pardon prisoners, the Vatican announced Monday.
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Pope Francis: Be surprised by God’s mercy this Advent
The season of Advent is a time to let ourselves be surprised by God’s mercy and compassion, Pope Francis said on Gaudete Sunday.
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Church-backed protest against construction of controversial seaport in India ends
The protesters said it was a temporary truce, indicating that they are ready to restart protests if their demands are not met
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Asian bishops’ meeting a ‘launchpad’ for 2023 synod, says priest
In October, the Vatican released the “frame of reference” that will guide the next stage of the synodal process
