Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for October is: “That Sunday may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the risen Lord, participating in the Eucharist”.
His mission intention is: “That the entire People of God, to whom Christ entrusted the mandate to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may eagerly [...]

Pope Benedict XVI’s general prayer intention for September is: “That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to the growth of unity among all Christians, for whom the Lord prayed at the Last Supper.”
His mission intention is: “That, following Christ joyfully, all missionaries may know how to overcome the difficulties they meet in [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for August is: “That public opinion may be more aware of the problems of millions of displaced persons and refugees, and that concrete solutions may be found for their often tragic situation”.
His mission intention is: “That those Christians who are discriminated against and persecuted in many countries because of the [...]

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for July is: “That the Christians of the Middle East may live their faith in full freedom and be an instrument of peace and reconciliation”.
His mission intention is: “That the Church may be the seed and nucleus of a humanity reconciled and reunited in God’s one and only family, thanks [...]