In his prayer intention for the month of March, His Holiness Pope Francis calls the faithful to pray that Christian communities, especially, those who are persecuted, feel they are closer to God and have their rights respected.
As reported by Vatican news, The Pontiff highlighted that “It might be hard for us to believe, but there are more martyrs today than in the first centuries. They are persecuted because they speak the truth and proclaim Jesus Christ to this society. This happens particularly where religious freedom is not yet guaranteed.” Further, His Holiness added, “However, it also happens in countries where, in theory, and on paper, they protect freedom and human rights. Let us pray that Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.”
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network of the Apostleship of Prayer developed ‘The Pope video’ initiative to assist in the worldwide dissemination of monthly intentions of the Pontiff in relation to the challenges facing humanity
