| JANUARY |
- Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
- Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
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| FEBRUARY |
- Access to Water. That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
- Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.
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| MARCH |
- Contribution of Women. That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.
- Persecuted Christians. That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.
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| APRIL |
- Vocations. That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life.
- Christ, Hope for Africans. That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent.
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| MAY |
- The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.
- Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.
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| JUNE |
- Christ, Present in the Eucharist. That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.
- European Christians. That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.
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| JULY |
- Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions.
- Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.
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| AUGUST |
- Prisoners. That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity.
- Youth Witness to Christ. That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
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| SEPTEMBER |
- Politicians. That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth.
- Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches.
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| OCTOBER |
- New Evangelization. That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries.
- World Mission Day. That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization.
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| NOVEMBER |
- Ministers of the Gospel. That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord.
- Pilgrim Church. That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations.
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| DECEMBER |
- Migrants. That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities.
- Christ, light for all humanity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of his Church.
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From the Vatican, 31 December 2010
Benedictus PP XVI |