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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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
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Cardinal Bo calls for dialogue after military raid on his home village
“We can never find any solution through war .... It is of great importance to tame our mind and stay humble and not to choose the path of war"
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Korean film recounts martyred Catholic priest’s short life of sacrifice, adventure
The biographical movie on the life of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon sheds light on the birth of Korea's first priest
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Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China
In the America Magazine interview, published Nov. 28, Pope Francis emphasized dialogue “up to the point that is possible”
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Korean bishop stresses urgent need for ‘reconciliation,’ ‘forgiveness’
“No interest or political relationship should prohibit interfaith dialogue and exchanges”
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Holy See expresses regret over installation ceremony of bishop in China
The Vatican statement said "the civil recognition of Bishop Peng was preceded … by prolonged and intense pressure by the local Authorities"
