From the Vatican

Listen to the Migrants’ Cries: We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered. Month Dedicated to the Holy Family

Promotion of World Peace: We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. Month Dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus

"And please don't forget to pray for me." This is how Pope Francis has concluded each of his public addresses for almost seven years now. A request is made by founders of Hozana, a social prayer network, which has set up a large prayer…

Universal: The Future of the Very Young: That every country determine to take the necessary measures to make the future of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.

UNIVERSAL: 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.

It’s not an easy feat for a mom with young children to pack up and take a trip, let alone a trip across the ocean on a nine-hour flight. But Melissa Villalobos, a mom of seven, is ecstatic. “I am so honored to be a link in this chain to his…

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

God of understanding, overwhelmed by the magnitude of this tragedy, we seek your light and guidance as we confront such terrible events. Grant that those whose lives were spared may live so that the lives lost here may not have been lost in…

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

This Labor Day ponder these reflections about work. Pope Leo XIII Each needs the other: Capital cannot do without labor, nor labor without capital. Mutual agreement results in the beauty of good order. Rerum Novarum (On Capital and Labor),…