The Pope Video

Pope to worldwide prayer network: Heart of Church’s mission is prayer
- Jun 28, 2019
Prayer helps men and women to view reality through the eyes of faith and to have a spiritual outlook on life in order to see God working in their lives, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves
In May prayer video, Pope asks laity to live creatively their mission
- May 3, 2018
In his prayer video for the month of May, Pope Francis said laypeople are on the “front lines” of the Church’s life and activities, and asked Catholics of all states and vocations to pray for the laity and their mission.

By Elise Harris, CNA
In April, Pope Francis prays for people with economic responsibility
- Apr 6, 2018
In his prayer video for the month of April, Pope Francis requested prayers for those who have a large responsibility when it comes to economic affairs, that they will always value what is good for the human person over profit.

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope’s latest prayer video highlights religious persecution in Asia
- Jan 5, 2018
Pope Francis has kicked off the new year by shedding light on the plight of persecuted religious minorities in Asia, asking that Catholics join him in praying for these people and for religious freedom in their countries.

By Elise Harris, CNA
Pope Francis is praying for grandparents this December
- Dec 4, 2017
In his prayer video for December, Pope Francis noted that the elderly have a great responsibility to pass on to others their life experiences, and the histories of their family, community and culture.

By Hannah Brockhaus
Pope’s prayer video extols dignity of work, seeks jobs for unemployed
- Oct 3, 2017
Pope Francis’s prayer video for the month of October is dedicated to all workers, so that they “may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.”

By Inés San Martín