Pathways for Lent: the Holy Father’s guide
In his Lenten message this year, Pope Francis suggests two pathways through the season.
22nd February 2023
Pope’s Prayer Intention – February 2023
In February, we pray with Pope Francis that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need. 'The parish…
1st February 2023
Pope Francis: a mission of Peace
The Holy Father has asked for prayers for his Apostolic Journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and South Sudan, which is set to take place between 31…
31st January 2023
Pope Francis Prayer Intention – November 2022
In November, we pray with Pope Francis for all children who suffer, those who are homeless, orphaned or victims of war; may they have access to education and the opportunity…
1st November 2022
World Mission Sunday: The Holy Father’s Message
This is an abridged version of the Holy Father’s message for World Mission Sunday 2022, which first appeared in the autumn edition of Mission Today. The full text, with references,…
1st October 2022
Pope Francis Prayer Intention – October 2022
In October we pray with Pope Francis for the Church, ever faithful and courageous in preaching the Gospel; may it be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living…
30th September 2022
Praying to end the death penalty in Bangladesh
In September, Pope Francis asked us to pray his special prayer intention: for the abolition of the death penalty around the world. In Bangladesh, this prayer intention has resonated across…
28th September 2022
Pope Francis Prayer Intention – August 2022
In August, we pray with Pope Francis for small and medium-sized businesses which have been heavily hit by economic and social crises; may they find ways to continue operating and…
1st August 2022