2026 Monthly Prayer Intentions of Pope Leo XIV
2026
Monthly Prayer Intentions
of Pope Francis
... joining our hands in prayer
For each month in 2026, we provide the title and summary of the Pope’s prayer intention. We also list the intentions for the year.
JANUARY 2026
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 to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
FEBRUARY 2026
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.
Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis
For centuries, people from around the world have sent prayer requests to Rome. From them, the Pope selects intentions for each month.
We can include them, for example, when we pray a rosary. When we do this, we are joining our hands in prayer with the faithful around the world.
Click for his prayer intentions from 2020 forward.
Video Produced by the Vatican
Every month, the Vatican releases a video for the prayer intentions for the month. They have subtitles to make them easy to follow and they are inspirational to make them worthwhile.
The Pope's Prayer Intentions for 2023
JANUARY 2026
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 to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
FEBRUARY 2026
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 2026
FOR 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
APRIL 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
FOR RESPECT OF 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 2026
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 2026
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 2026
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 illness.
NOVEMBER 2026
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 put at the service of the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
DECEMBER 2026
FOR SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES
Let us pray for families experiencing the absence of a mother or father, that they might find support and accompaniment in the Church, and help and strength in the Faith during difficult times.
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NEXT INTENTIONS
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 to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
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.
FOR 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
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.
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.
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.