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Pope Francis Prayer

Pope asks faithful to pray for him this month

In “The Pope Video” for November, Pope Francis asks the faithful to “Pray to the Lord that He will bless me”, saying, “Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit”. Source: Vatican News.

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Pope Francis calls for ceasefire in Holy Land

Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire in the Holy Land, especially in Gaza where a humanitarian catastrophe has unfolded, and for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Source: Vatican News.

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‘You are not alone,’ Pope tells women who escaped the Mafia

Pope Francis yesterday encouraged a group of women who escaped criminal organisations in Italy to keep fighting despite fear and to know they are not alone. Source: CNA.

Pope Francis United States

Pope offers prayers after mass shooting in US

After the “unspeakable tragedy” of the shooting rampage that left 18 people dead and another dozen injured in Lewiston, Maine, Pope Francis prayed that God would give the entire United States his “blessings of strength and peace”. Source: OSV News.

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Pope appeals for release of hostages and more humanitarian aid for Gaza

Pope Francis yesterday renewed his appeal to Hamas to release Israeli hostages and to Israel to let humanitarian aid reach Gaza, while inviting the faithful to join him in praying for peace on Friday. Source: Vatican News.

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Pope calls for release of Gaza hostages and discusses aid with Biden

Pope Francis has called for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and spoken with US President Joe Biden to discuss the humanitarian crisis and the need to de-escalate violence in the region. Source: NCR Online.

Pope Francis Refugees Synod

At Synod prayer service, Pope calls for immigration reform with a heart

Pope Francis led Synod on Synodality members in praying for migrants and refugees at a service at the Vatican last night, urging them to take to heart the parable of the Good Samaritan in helping those forced from their homeland. Source: NCR Online.

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Pope to celebrate Mass for Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Francis will celebrate a memorial Mass on Friday, November 3, for Pope Benedict XVI and cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year. Source: OSV News.

Peace Pope Francis Prayer

Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza

Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world on Friday, October 27. Source: OSV News.