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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Southern Arabia vicar hails Cardinal Tagle visit as sign of unity in diversity
Cardinal Tagle’s UAE visit unites migrant Catholics through Simbang Gabi, highlighting unity, faith, and mission across Southern Arabia
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Catholic bishop urges solidarity as Hong Kong marks Christmas after tragedy
Hong Kong’s cardinal reflects on Christmas as call to shared responsibility, compassion, and rebuilding hope amid social, global uncertainty
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Cardinal Tagle decries corruption at Simbang Gabi in Vatican
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said corruption contradicts God’s plan as he led the Simbang Gabi Mass for Filipinos at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.
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Philippine bishop frames Christmas as call to stand with communities facing climate crisis
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza links the Christmas story to climate injustice, urging solidarity with Filipinos facing displacement and crises
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Giant lanterns light up Christmas in Catholic Philippines
The giant lanterns use 12,000 50-watt bulbs synchronized by 15 kilometres (9.2 miles) of electric cables and symbolize the Star of Bethlehem
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Cardinal Tagle: Christmas prep is more than shopping — it’s a heart ready for God
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle invited Filipino Catholics to rediscover Simbang
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EWTN Asia exec named CBCP’s first lay comms officer
An international media executive has been appointed the first lay
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Church educators, NGOs urge rights-based spending as bicameral budget talks continue
Groups urge Congress to ensure transparency and reject patronage as bicameral talks on the 2026 budget continue
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Bangkok hosts Asian conference on synodality, Indigenous cultures, and ecology
Asian Church leaders gather in Bangkok to advance synodality, Indigenous wisdom, and integral ecology amid climate and cultural challenges
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At Simbang Gabi Mass in Tokyo, Cardinal Kikuchi challenges faithful to embody hope
Cardinal Isao Kikuchi urges the faithful to live as pilgrims of hope amid global violence during Simbang Gabi in Tokyo
