Holy Father Pope Francis released a video message conveying his monthly prayer intention for February 2018 – Say ‘No’ to corruption. Through his video message, His Holiness Pope Francis has asked that those who have material, political or spiritual power to resist any lure of corruption.
As reported by Vatican Radio, Holy Father Pope Francis remarked that “What is at the root of slavery, unemployment, and disregard for nature and goods held in common? Corruption, a process of death that feeds the culture of death. Because the thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. Corruption is not countered with silence.” Further, His Holiness added, “We must speak about it, denounce its evils, and try to understand it so as to show our resolve to make mercy reign over meanness, beauty over nothingness. Let us pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.”
Worldwide Prayer Network of the Apostleship of Prayer developed the ‘Pope Video’ initiative to help and assist in the worldwide dissemination of monthly intentions of His Holiness Pope Francis.
