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Pope's Prayer Intention for August 2023

Let us pray that the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help us young people to set out on the journey, witnessing to the Gospel with our own lives.

"God's plan spans past, present, and future"

Message from Pope Francis for the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July.

Pope's Prayer Intention for July 2023

Let us pray that Catholics place at the centre of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration, which transforms human relationships profoundly and opens up an encounter with God and their brothers and sisters.

"I have learned to love the Cross"

In his 28 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Saint Mary MacKillop.

"I want to save souls and forget myself for them"

In his 7 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Therese of Lisieux.

"He was consistent in his desire to follow Jesus Christ"

In his 31 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Venerable Matteo Ricci.

"Are you a disciple of Christ?"

In his 24 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon.

Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2023

Let us pray that ecclesial movements and groups may daily rediscover their mission, an evangelizing mission, and that they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs.

"Look at the people in need"

In his 17 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about St. Francis Xavier.

"Christ is our future"

In his 3 May general audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Hungary.