Prayer Archive

Father, you who are compassionate and merciful, welcome with your love those who suffer the damage caused by the horror of abuse committed by those in the Church, who should have been fathers, mothers, pastors and brothers. Give us a merciful heart in the face of this human misery; a big heart to listen to … Read moreMonthly Prayer for victims of abuse

Let’s pray together also for the victims of the shipwreck this morning, off the Calabrian Coast, including many children, and for the other surviving migrants. I thank those who have brought relief and are providing shelter. Pope Francis

Let’s pray together for the people of Burkina Faso, so that the violence they have suffered does not make them lose faith in the path of democracy, justice and peace. Pope Francis

We entrust to Our Lady of Africa the cause of peace in South Sudan and in the entire African continent. To Our Lady we also entrust peace in our world, especially in the many countries at war, like Ukraine, which suffers so greatly. We pray together. Pope Francis

I was deeply saddened to learn of the huge loss of life caused by the earthquake in Türkiye and in Syria. Entrusting those who have died to the loving mercy of the Almighty, I pray for the emergency personnel involved in the ongoing relief efforts. Pope Francis

We come to You Lord, as brothers and sisters of a parish community. We are fragile and we are not always in communion. We need to be a community of communities that always puts people in the center, accepting what each one is and has. Send your Spirit upon us so that we build a … Read moreMonth Prayer for Parishes

Tomorrow I will depart on an Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the Republic of South Sudan. I greet with affection those beloved peoples who await me. I ask everyone, please, to accompany this Journey with their prayers. Pope Francis

Jesus, Good Master, as the young man in the Gospel called you, your life was a living testimony of love and welcome. You taught us with your coherence, that love needs to be put into works to be a credible witness of the Father’s love in the world. Contemplating you in the Gospel we understand … Read moreMonthly Prayer for educators

Holy Spirit, who propels the construction of the Kingdom, animating hearts and strengthening wills, we give you thanks for those who give themselves to the most fragile, faithfully and freely, as a living proclamation of the tenderness of Jesus Christ. Send your inspiration and joy to more people who wish to donate their time and … Read moreFor volunteer not-for-profit organizations

I follow with concern the increase in violence and clashes that have been taking place for months in the State of Palestine and in Israel. Let us pray for young men who died and for their families, especially their mothers. Pope Francis