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We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.

We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.

We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legallyabolished in every country.

We pray for small and medium-sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.

We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.

We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.

We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.

We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity ofall human life with prayer and action.

We pray for religious sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges of our times.

We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.

Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

We pray that people who suffer from depression or burn‐out will find support and a light that opens them up to life.

We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavour of the Gospel.

We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely committed to this.

Let us pray for the Church, that she may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel.

We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.

Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.

Let us pray that those in charge of finance will work with governments to regulate financial markets and protect citizens from its dangers.

Let us pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes and even in democracies in crisis, that they may see their sacrifice and their work bear abundant fruit.

Let us pray that we may experience the sacrament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the forgiveness and infinite mercy of God. And let us pray that God may give his Church merciful priests and not torturers.

Let us pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded by all.

Let us pray that the Lord may give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions and not fight each other, and praying for one another, open ourselves to all.

We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer

Let us pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind

We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church, without falling into forms of clericalism that diminish the lay charism.

Let us pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

Let us pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families. Pope Francis - August 2020 The life of sailors or fishermen and their families is very difficult. Sometimes they are victims of forced labor or are left behind in distant ports. The competition of industrial

Let us pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance, and especially, that they may be protected by the State. Pope Francis - July 2020 The family ought to be protected. It faces many dangers: the fast pace of life, stress… Sometimes, parents forget to play with their children. The Church

We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus. Pope Francis - June 2020 Many people suffer due to the great difficulties they endure. We can help them by accompanying them along an itinerary full of compassion which transforms people’s lives.

Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church. Pope Francis - May 2020 Deacons are not second-level priests. They are part of the clergy and live their vocation in and with their family. They are dedicated to the service

We pray that those suffering from addiction may be properly helped and accompanied Pope Francis - April 2020 Surely, you’ve heard about the drama of addiction. And… have you also thought about the addiction to gambling, to pornography, to the internet… and the dangers of virtual space?. Supported by the “Gospel of Mercy” we can

In a special edition of “The Pope Video”, the Holy Father asks us to pray for the sick and the suffering, while…

In The Pope Video for March, the Holy Father asks us to pray for the Church in China and calls for unity and faithfulness to the Gospel.

In The Pope Video for February, the Holy Father calls the entire world to hear the cries of migrants, many of whom are victims of criminal human trafficking.

The Holy Father inaugurates the fifth year of The Pope Video with a special intention: inviting Christians, other believers, and all men and women of good will to promote a world of justice and peace.

In The Pope Video for December, the Holy Father turns his attention to the very young—to children—praying that all countries in the world will take measures to make their future a priority.

In The Pope Video for November, the Holy Father orients his prayer intention towards dialogue among the religious communities of the Middle East, praying that “a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation may emerge in the Middle East.”

In The Pope Video for October, which is being released during the inauguration of the Extraordinary Missionary Month, the Holy Father proposes imparting a “new impulse to the Church’s missionary activity.”

Let us pray this month that politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.

The French journalist and environmental photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand, recognized for his long cinematographic career dedicated to the care of the planet, gets behind the cameras to co-direct this September’s edition of The Pope Video, which centers on protecting the seas and oceans.

In The Pope Video for August, the Holy Father asks that we take care of families and pray for them so they may become “schools of true human growth,” in which people can learn a life of prayer and love.

In The Pope Video for July, the Holy Father prays for the people who administer justice in the world, so that injustice may not have the last word.

In The Pope Video for June, Francis encourages us to look with an open heart at each of the priests who work hard for all of us.

In The Pope Video for May, Francis thanks the religious sisters, priests, laity, and missionaries for their work to create dialogue and reconciliation among the various sectors of African society.

In The Pope Video for April, the Holy Father praises the work of doctors and humanitarian workers in war-torn areas, who risk their own lives to save the lives of others.

In the March edition of The Pope Video, Pope Francis asks us to pray for persecuted Christians in places where religious freedom and human rights are not guaranteed.

In The Pope Video for February 2019, the Holy Father asked that we pray for a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.

In “The Pope Video” for January 2019, shortly before the World Youth Day begins in Panama, The Holy Father Pope Francis asked that we pray for young people’s evangelization efforts, that they may work for peace.

The Holy Father Pope Francis, in the last installation this year of The Pope Video, ask those involved in communicating faith to find the most appropriate words and ways to reach each person. This video project is an initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network..

The Holy Father Pope Francis invited the world to practice peace in the little things and in social dealings. He also insisted on the need to build peace in a way that includes young people and children. This was his message in the November 2018 edition of The Pope Video, a project of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

The Holy Father, in The Pope Video for October, thanked religious for their work and encouraged them to be present at the side of those most in need. In addition, he emphasized that they are essential for the Church.

Francis, through a new edition of The Pope Video, asks the faithful for a special effort to pray the Rosary for all the Church.

The Holy Father urged that education and employment be guaranteed for African youth. This was his message in the September edition of The Pope Video.

The Holy Father, through the latest installment of The Pope Video, called attention to some of the challenges that threaten families today, and emphasized the need to protect them.

The Holy Father called for the faithful to help priests in their work, and highlighted the importance of supporting them in situations of loneliness.

The Holy Father, in the new The Pope Video produced by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, called users of the digital network to create an environment that respects people’s human integrity. He said that the internet is a gift of God, and that it must be used responsibly.

The Holy Father dedicated the latest Pope Video to the mission of the laity. He invited them to be creative and not to get wrapped up in the petty details of daily life.

The Pope insisted that those responsible for the economy guarantee opportunities for dignified work and that they avoid the reduction of the labor market. He did this in the April edition of The Pope Video.

In the newest Pope Video, Francis is pointing out the need to teach people and communities how to discern, and to avoid falling into the “culture of death.

In the February Pope Video, Francis speaks about the consequences of corruption and calls for the condemnation of this evil.

The Holy Father, in the first The Pope Video this year prepared by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, calls for respect for religious minorities in Asia.

In The Pope Video of December, Francis asks us to pray that the elderly of every culture will be respected and taken into consideration.

In the latest edition of the The Pope Video from the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the Holy Father prays for coexistence and mutual understanding among Christians and followers of other religions in Asia.

The Holy Father, in this month’s Pope Video from the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, is calling for the protection of workers’ rights around the world.

In the The Pope Video for September from the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Francis calls for parishes at the service of the mission.

Pope Francis and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network present the 20th The Pope Video. This month the Holy Father stresses the importance of the work of artists to “infect” people with joy and contribute to the transformation of society.

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is releasing the July The Pope Video, in which Francis calls us to be close to people who have distanced themselves from Christ, and underlines the importance of joy in promoting the Gospel message.

The June edition of the The Pope Video, from the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, is focused on the elimination of the arms trade.

Pope Francis and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network present the 17th edition of The Pope Video. This month, the Holy Father makes a heartfelt appeal for Christians in Africa, so that they can give a testimony of justice and peace.

The Pope and his Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network present this month’s ”The Pope Video”. Using images from popular youth activities, such as CrossFit, Francis challenges young people to go after their vocation to build a better world.

In a production that evokes the 90s hit film “The Usual Suspects”, Pope Francis in this month’s “The Pope Video” denounces the persecution of Christians that is occurring in various parts of the world.

he February’s “The Pope Video” draws from the popular “mannequin challenge” to invite the entire world to leave aside the culture of passivity and indifference.

n its first edition for 2017, the January The Pope Video, “Christians serving the challenges facing humanity,” seeks to motivate believers to work together to serve the neediest among us.

The Pope Video December edition is released. “Child Soldiers” seeks to raise awareness about this slavery victimizing children. Great expectations for the intentions coming in 2017.

The Pope Video presents Countries Receiving Refugees; officially launched in the framework of Core Values, the event that exposes the challenge of transmitting values in the Digital Era.

In the October The Pope Video, Pope Francis is deeply concerned with a cause that is always relevant: the exercise of the journalistic profession. And for that, journalists have joined the Pope to support his monthly intention.

Everyday situations such as coexistence in community, work in a factory and customer care are some of the images that the September The Pope Video shows to raise awareness of the crisis we are facing.

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network launched the eighth edition of The Pope Video, the video series created to disseminate the monthly intentions of Pope Francis for the challenges of humanity. In his August video he says “that sports can contribute to the peaceful coexistence of all peoples of the world.”

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network launched the seventh edition of The Pope Video, the video series created to disseminate the monthly intentions of Pope Francis for the challenges facing humanity. In his July video he asks us to hear “the deepest longings of indigenous peoples.”

The Pope Video, in its sixth edition, highlights “the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one.

The Pope Video reaches its fifth edition in May, now “Respect for Women.”

In an intention that is the subject of frequent debate, Pope Francis in the April “The Pope Video” asks for prayer for small farmers.

The Pope Video for March, focused in “children and families in difficulty,” is the third edition of the campaign by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer).

In the February Pope Video, Pope Francis asks people to pray for the care of creation.

That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.