Pray with the Pope: For respect for human life | July 2026 Human life is a sacred gift that merits to be welcomed, protected and cared for in all its stages. Nevertheless, indifference, exclusion and violence threatening the dignity of the person, especially those who are particularly vulnerable, persists in many parts of the world. When respect for life diminishes, …
Letter from Pope Leo XIV to Monsignor O’Sullivan
Translated from Latin into English, please read on for the letter sent from the Holy Father to Monsignor O’Sullivan on the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. We congratulate the Very Reverend Basil O’Sullivan, parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Auchterarder, who is celebrating the 70th anniversary of his priestly ordination, and who cares for the …
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for June
Pray with the Pope: For the values of sports The values expressed in sports can unite people, break down barriers, and create spaces bringing together cultures and generations. At a time when competition can become empty rivalry, and exclusion leaves many out, it is important that we rediscover the true meaning of sports as a school of fraternity, respect, and …
Magnifica Humanitas
The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes human life, this important document calls us to place the dignity of the human person at the heart of every technological advance. We encourage the …
Vatican Documents
Please find below His Holiness Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 60th World Day of Social Communications. You may also find, underneath that, the latest document from ‘The Path of Implementation of the Synod’, entitled ‘Towards the Assemblies 2027-28’.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for April
April 2026For priests in crisisLet us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find theaccompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding andprayer.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intention for March
March 2026For disarmament and peace:Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament,and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for February
Pray with the Pope is a global initiative of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network where the Holy Father shares his monthly prayer intention, an invitation to pray and mobilize for the challenges facing humanity and the mission of the Church, through The Pope Video and The Pope Audio. Simple and accessible, it helps anyone, anywhere, take a moment to pray with the Pope and stay connected …


