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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Church-led pilgrimage brings young people to frontlines of division in Korea
Young pilgrims walked the Korean DMZ, praying for unity and declaring: “There can be no peace without reconciliation.”
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The collapse of Gaza and failure of the international community
UN agencies warn of imminent collapse as bombings, hunger and forced displacement continue
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NCCP pledges stronger partnership with Catholic Church on humanitarian work
Bishop Alminaza’s new role draws ecumenical support as churches unite to serve communities facing poverty and injustice
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Catholic educators urge government to reform, not repeal, senior high school program
Catholic education leaders urge reforms—not repeal—of Senior High School, warning that removal threatens hard-won education gains
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Church leader sees gains in Indonesia’s free school meals amid public outcry over safety and corruption
Food program aims to tackle child malnutrition, but implementation setbacks raise concerns among parents, experts, and watchdog groups
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Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
The document provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”
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CBCP raises concern over Senate delay in VP Duterte impeachment
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday expressed concern over the Senate’s delay in acting on the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Bishop: Poverty should not hinder access to sacraments
A Catholic bishop emphasized that poverty must never prevent the faithful from receiving the sacraments, urging the Church to place compassion above cost.
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Thai priest finds grace, cultural bridge in Indonesian exorcist film Kuasa Gelap
A Thai priest highlights how an Indonesian horror film sparks dialogue on faith, cultural respect, and spiritual storytelling
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Red-tagged Bishop Alminaza elected head of Caritas Philippines, CBCP social action arm
Bishop Alminaza, long targeted by red-tagging, rises to lead Caritas Philippines in a pivotal Church leadership shift
