The Mission of the Laity
For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters
Formation in Spiritual Discernment
Corruption is not countered with silence.
Let us pray for all of them, so that Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full freedom.
Pope Francis – January 2018
In the vastly diversified cultural world of Asia, the Church faces many risks and her task is made more difficult [...]
Let us keep in mind our elders, so that sustained by families and institutions, may with their wisdom and experience collaborate in the education of new generations.
Pope Francis – December 2017
A people that does not take care of grandparents, that does not treat them well has no future! The elderly [...]
Let us pray that Christians in Asia may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.
Pope Francis – November 2017
The most striking feature of Asia is the variety of its peoples who are heirs to ancient cultures, religions and traditions. On this continent, where the Church [...]
Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
Pope Francis – October 2017
We should always remember the dignity and rights of those who work, condemn situations in which that dignity and [...]
Let us pray for our parishes, that they not be simple offices, but that animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Pope Francis – September 2017
Parishes must be in contact with homes, with people’s lives, with the life of society. They have [...]
That artists of our time, through their creativity, may help us discover the beauty of creation.
Let us pray that our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the beauty of the Christian life. Pope Francis - July 2017
Let us pray all together that national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade which victimizes so many innocent people. Pope Francis - June 2017
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace. Pope Francis - May 2017
For young people, that they might know how to respond generously to the vocation God has given them, and immerse themselves in the great causes of the world.
Pope Francis – April 2017
I know that you, young people, don’t want to be duped by a false freedom, always at the beck [...]
That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. Pope Francis – March 2017
How many people are being persecuted because of their faith, forced to abandon their homes, their places of worship, their lands, their loved ones! They are persecuted and killed because [...]
For those who are weighed down, especially the poor, refugees and marginalized, that they might find welcome and support in our communities.
Pope Francis – February 2017
The Pope Video is a global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
For all who contribute through prayer and fraternal charity to restoring full ecclesial communion in service of the challenges facing humanity.
Pope Francis – January 2017
The Pope Video is a global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That the scandal of child‐soldiers may be eliminated the world over.
Pope Francis – December 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.
Pope Francis – November 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics.
Pope Francis – October 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center.
Pope Francis – September 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.
Pope Francis – August 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect.
Pope Francis – July 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity.
Pope Francis – June 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed. Pope Francis – May 2016
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer
The second release of The Pope’s Video focuses on Care of Creation. That we may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–cultivating and protecting it for future generations.
The Pope Video is a new and global initiative launched by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network [...]
