Pope's Monthly Prayer Intentions 2020
 

Each year the Pope requests prayers for a specific intention for each month of the coming year. You are invited to join the Pope's worldwide prayer network to respond to the Holy Father's request and to pray for this intention each month, along with millions of other people worldwide.

In addition to the monthly prayer intentions, the Pope can request additional prayer requests, relating to current events or urgent needs, such as natural disasters. The aim of additional prayer requests will to assist with the mobilization of prayer, awareness and action related to the urgent situation.

Here are the Pope's monthly prayer intentions for 2020:

JANUARY

Prayer intention for evangelisation - 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.

FEBRUARY

Universal prayer intention - 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.

MARCH

Prayer intention for evangelisation - Catholics in China
We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.

APRIL

Universal prayer intention - Freedom from Addiction
We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

MAY

Prayer intention for evangelisation - For Deacons
We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.

JUNE

Prayer intention for evangelisation - The Way of the Heart
We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

JULY

Universal prayer intention - Our Families
We pray that today’s families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance.

AUGUST

Universal prayer intention - The Maritime World
We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

SEPTEMBER

Universal prayer intention - Respect for the Planet’s Resources
We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

OCTOBER

Prayer intention for evangelisation - The Laity’s Mission in the Church
We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.

NOVEMBER

Universal prayer intention - Artificial Intelligence
We pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.

DECEMBER

Prayer intention for evangelisation - For a life of prayer
We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.


Vatican, 15th January 2019 Francis