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Pope's Prayer Intention for July 2022

Let us pray for the elderly, that they may become teachers of tenderness so that their experience and wisdom may help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Homily of Pope Francis on 29 June at Mass and Blessing of the Sacred Pallium for the New Metropolitan Archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles.

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"Embrace your vocation with faithful love"

Homily of Pope Francis on 25 June at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which closes the Year of the Family in the Church.

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Pope's Prayer Intention for June 2022

Let us pray for Christian families around the world, may each and every family embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.

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"The tenderness of the elderly can give love freely"

In his 8 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the special tenderness they can show in their love.

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Mary, Mother of the Church

The Monday after Pentecost is now the feast of the memorial of Mary, "Mater Ecclesiae." Some texts from Pope Francis and Saint Josemaria to help us appreciate this liturgical feast.

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"Forsake me not when my strength is spent"

In his 1 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, speaking about the example of prayer and faith given by the elderly.

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Worldwide Rosary for Peace

On Tuesday, 31 May, at 6pm (Rome time), the Pope will pray the Rosary before the statue of Mary Regina Pacis in Rome's Marian Basilica, for peace in Ukraine.

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"The mystery of God’s tenderness hidden behind his silence"

In his 18 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Book of Job.

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Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2022

Let us pray so that all young people, called to live life to the fullest, may discover in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage of faith, and dedication to service.

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