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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Holy See: Christians are most persecuted religious community in world
The Holy See highlights the persecution that Christians face across the world and emphasizes that nations must ensure religious freedom
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Caritas Philippines warns fossil fuel dependence deepens war, economic insecurity
Church social action arm says oil-driven conflicts deepen instability and economic hardship, calling for urgent renewable energy transition
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Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail without justice and Global South participation
Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail unless conflicts’ root causes are addressed and Global South voices shape decisions
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War-linked oil spike rattles Asian markets, raises inflation concerns
Asian markets reel as conflict-driven oil price surge raises pressure on economies, threatening recovery and complicating global monetary policy
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Asian Catholic intellectuals condemn US–Israel strikes, warn war is ‘a defeat for humanity’
Asia-Pacific Catholic lay leaders urge diplomacy, defend international law and warn escalation will harm vulnerable civilians first
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Gulf Church leaders call for calm, restraint as conflict escalates
Church leaders worldwide urge restraint, prayer and diplomacy as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, warning civilians face growing danger
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Marcos appoints Lotilla as envoy to Holy See after confirmation bypass
Marcos appoints bypassed environment chief Raphael Lotilla as ambassador to the Holy See; Cuna named acting DENR secretary
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Japan Church leader says abuse ‘deeply hurt victims,’ pledges continued reform
Tokyo archbishop apologizes for clergy sexual abuse, acknowledges institutional limits, and pledges continued safeguarding reforms
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Vincentians say EDSA’s promise remains unfinished as injustice becomes ‘normalized’
Vincentians mark EDSA at 40, urging democracy to protect the poor and confront normalized injustice nationwide
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Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief; Church presses for full truth on Easter bombings
Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief over Easter bombings as Church renews call for truth and accountability
