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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Bishop warns of priest loneliness, urges stronger care for aging clergy
Cortes said priests, even in retirement, remain essential to Church life, offering prayer, sacraments, and presence despite physical weakness
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At 75, Holy See–Philippines relations deepen Church’s role in public life and diplomacy
Church leaders point to decades of cooperation linking faith, governance, and service, as anniversary renews focus on mission and solidarity
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Philippine parish issues apology as Church halts dove-and-balloon Easter ritual
Parish acknowledges lapse as Church leaders intervene, ending controversial ritual and raising broader questions on ethics, tradition, and accountability
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Vatican envoy’s aid mission halted by fighting in southern Lebanon
Residents in Christian border villages remain despite danger, as insecurity limits humanitarian access and deepens fears of abandonment
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Cardinal David admits harm, halts Malabon Easter rite after dove’s death sparks outrage
Cardinal David moves to end a long-standing ritual practice after criticism raises concerns over animal welfare and environmental impact
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Philippine Church joins worldwide prayer push for peace amid rising global tensions
Catholic bishops in the Philippines encourage parishes and communities to take part in coordinated prayer gatherings for peace this week
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Asia’s cardinals decry power abuse behind conflicts, call for moral courage this Easter
Asian Church leaders highlight how inequality and broken leadership deepen suffering, urging believers to respond with courage, solidarity, and action
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Philippine bishop warns Easter hollow without justice as crises batter the poor
Church leaders urge long-term reforms, accountability, and energy transition as economic pressures expose deep inequalities across vulnerable communities
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Manila cardinal calls out apathy, urges action as Easter confronts global suffering
As conflict and hardship deepen, the Manila archbishop urges Catholics to resist apathy and respond with justice-driven action this Easter
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PHOTOS: Philippine bishop calls Church to act on rising costs, crisis in Easter message
Amid rising costs and uncertainty, a Filipino bishop calls parishes to act together in the spirit of Easter
