Our Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

JANUARY

Young People and the Example of Mary
That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.
 

FEBRUARY

Human Trafficking
For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.
 

MARCH

Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.
 

APRIL

Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones
For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others.
 

MAY

The Church in Africa, a Seed of Unity
That the Church in Africa, through the commitment of its members, may be the seed of unity among her peoples and a sign of hope for this continent.
 

JUNE

The Mode of Life of Priests
That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor.
 

JULY

The Integrity of Justice
That those who administer justice may work with integrity, and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.
 

AUGUST

Families, Schools of Human Growth
That families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever more clearly “schools of true human growth”.
 

SEPTEMBER

The Protection of the Oceans
That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.
 

OCTOBER

A Missionary “Spring” in the Church
That the breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary “spring” in the church.
 

NOVEMBER

Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East
That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where diverse religious communities share their lives together.
 

DECEMBER

The Future of the Very Young
That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.
 

What is the process in the preparation of the prepared prayer intentions? The faithful from around the world suggest papal prayer intentions to the international office of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network in Rome. Through prayerful discernment the international office selects a large number of them and submits them to the Vatican for further selection, with the Pope making the final selection. The Vatican then entrusts to the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network the official set of monthly prayer intentions, which are then translated into the major world languages and published in print and digital formats.

For Intentions from past years, click here.