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.
World
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Myanmar earthquake leaves trail of death, destruction, and urgent appeals
Pro-democracy armed groups declared a unilateral two-week ceasefire, effective Sunday, to support earthquake relief efforts
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Cardinal Goh: ‘Without communities and formation, we cannot talk about mission’
“Organizations and parishes were no longer parochial-minded, looking beyond themselves to share the faith with one another and the world"
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Senior prelate’s advice to ‘baby bishops’
A retiring archbishop had encouraging words for the country’s newest bishops, acknowledging that there will be moments of “transition” in their personal lives and their roles as shepherds.
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Catholic Church grows worldwide, with Asia accounting for 11% of global faithful
This data forms part of the latest statistical snapshot of the Church’s pastoral activity across the globe for the biennium 2022–2023
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Davao Archbishop to government: Respect ‘presumption of innocence’
“We urge our government to uphold due process, adhere to the rule of law, and respect the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence"
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Kan Takahama presents story of Japan’s hidden Christians through manga
In the 17th century, when Christianity was banned and missionaries expelled from Japan, Catholics continued their faith in secret
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Synodality meets Indigenous wisdom in new Asia-centered book
A collection of papers, reflections, pastoral experiences, and proposals aimed at amplifying Indigenous voices within the universal Church
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Seoul Archdiocese seeks healing of divisions, urges change in attitudes for peace
"Though our journey of reconciliation is not yet complete, today, we must once again find the courage to walk this path boldly"
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Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow: Lent is call to justice, peace, and charity
He emphasized that true conversion must stem from the heart and lead to a transformation of spirit through prayer and contemplation
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Philippine bishops urge environmental vigilance after Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium approval
The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications
