Pope Special Intention

I would like to ask, together with you, through the intercession of Mary Most Holy, for the gift of peace for all peoples. I ask this in particular for this great region of the world, Asia, Oceania and the Pacific Ocean. Peace, peace for the Nations and also for creation. Pope Francis

Today I begin an Apostolic Journey to several countries in Asia and Oceania (Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore). Please pray that this journey may bear fruit. Pope Francis

Let us think of our catechists who do so much work and, in some parts of the world, are the first to bring the faith forward. Let us pray today for catechists, that the Lord may make them courageous and that they may continue. Pope Francis

Let us pray together for Humanitarian Workers, especially for those who have died or been injured while helping people affected by wars and disasters. Humanitarians show that we can be “fratelli tutti” by taking care of others. Pope Francis

The coming months will lead us to the opening of the Holy Door, with which we will begin the Jubilee. I ask you to intensify your prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace, and to experience the strength of God’s hope. Therefore, today we begin the Year of Prayer; that is, … Read moreYear of Prayer