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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Seoul archdiocese launches nationwide pilgrimage of WYD symbols
Blessed WYD sculptures will travel to dioceses nationwide, uniting parishes and youth communities ahead of Seoul’s 2027 celebration
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Catholic Church in Hong Kong begins anniversary year with call to hope, blessing
A public prayer gathering in Central launched the Diocese of Hong Kong’s year-long 80th anniversary commemoration
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Cardinal Tagle says bishop’s office is mission, not promotion
The episcopal office is not a promotion or reward for service, but a mission that continues the work of Jesus
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Filipino bishop urges faith-led response to ‘paralyzed’ world
Bishop Alminaza urged cross-sector action, framing the Gospel as a mandate for ecological healing, ethical governance, inclusive economies
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Christian churches in Hong Kong urge deeper cooperation for 2026 Unity Week
Hong Kong Christian denominations urge churches and believers to deepen unity through prayer and witness during ecumenical observance
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Asia tops global list of Christian persecution, report finds
Asia leads world in Christian persecution as state control and surveillance intensify across dozens of countries in 2026
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Philippines’ Jesus Nazarene procession ends after 30 hours, longest on record
The longest Nazarene procession transformed Manila into a vast space of devotion, endurance, and shared religious expression
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Displaced families begin returning home as Church shifts to pastoral care along Thai-Cambodian border
Church accompanies border communities as recovery begins, urging caution, solidarity, and sustained pastoral care despite easing tensions
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Aid to the Church in Need appeals for prayer as fighting returns to Aleppo
Aid to the Church in Need urges prayer as renewed fighting in Aleppo leaves Christians and other civilians displaced and fearful
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Vietnamese Catholics begin 2026 with pilgrimage honoring martyrs at So Kien
Vietnamese pilgrims reflect on sacrifice and witness as So Kien emerges through pilgrimage and the return of martyr relics
