Pope Leo’s 2026 Monthly Intentions
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JANUARY
For Prayer With The Word Of God
Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
FEBRUARY
For Children With Incurable Diseases
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.
MARCH
For Disarmament And Peace
Let us pray that nations move to effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
APRIL
For Priests In Crisis
Let us pray for Priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
MAY
That Everyone Might Have Food
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
JUNE
For The Values Of Sports
Let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity and personal growth.
JULY
For Respect For Human Life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.
AUGUST
For Evangelization In The City
Let us pray that in large cities, often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
SEPTEMBER
For The Care of Water
Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.
OCTOBER
For Mental Health Ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
NOVEMBER
For The Proper Use Of Wealth
Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be at the service of the common good and in solidarity with those who have less.
DECEMBER
For Single-parent Families
Let us pray for families experiencing the absence of a mother or father, that they may find support and accompaniment in the Church, and help and strength in the Faith during difficult times.
2026
JULIO Por el respeto de la vida humana. Oremos por el respeto y la protección de la vida humana en todas sus etapas, reconociéndola como un don de Dios.
AGOSTO Por la evangelización en la ciudad. Oremos para que, en las grandes ciudades, a menudo marcadas por el anonimato y la soledad, encontremos nuevas formas de anunciar el Evangelio, descubriendo caminos creativos para construir comunidad.
SEPTIEMBRE Por el cuidado del agua. Oremos por una gestión justa y sostenible del agua, recurso vital, para que todos tengan acceso equitativo a ella.
OCTUBRE Por la pastoral de la salud mental. Recemos para que la pastoral de la salud mental se integre en toda la Iglesia, ayudando a superar el estigma y la discriminación hacia las personas con enfermedades mentales.
NOVIEMBRE Por el buen uso de la riqueza. Oremos por un buen uso de la riqueza para que, no cediendo a la tentación del egoísmo, esté siempre al servicio del bien común y la solidaridad con los que tienen menos.
DICIEMBRE Por las familias monoparentales Oremos por las familias que experimentan la ausencia de una madre o de un padre, para que encuentren en la Iglesia apoyo y acompañamiento, y en la Fe ayuda y fuerza en los momentos difíciles.
León XIV Vaticano, 1 de julio de 2025 Original: Italiano