Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for July is: “That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries”.

His mission intention is: “That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ”.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for the month of June is: “That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses of the caring and merciful love of God”.

His missionary intention is: “That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully consecrated to [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for May is: “That those working in communication media may respect the truth, solidarity, and dignity of all people “.

His mission intention is: “That the Lord may help the Church in China persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and grow in unity”.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for April is: “That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope”.

His mission intention is: “That by proclamation of the Gospel and the witness of their lives, missionaries may bring Christ to those who do not yet know Him”.

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for March is: “That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and progress in justice and peace”.

His mission intention is: “That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to those in many regions of the world who are persecuted and discriminated against because of [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for February is: “That all may respect the family and recognise it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society”.

His mission intention is: “That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for January 2011 is: “That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society”.

His mission intention is: “That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective [...]

Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for December is: “That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and stir us all to give them generous help”.

His mission intention is: “That the peoples [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: “That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our saving God strength for a radical life-change”.

His mission intention is: “That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the continent-wide mission proposed [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for October is: “That Catholic universities may more and more be places where, in the light of the Gospel, it is possible to experience the harmonious unity existing between faith and reason”.

His mission intention is: “That World Mission Day may afford an occasion for understanding that the task of proclaiming [...]