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In his video message on the prayer intention for July 2021, Pope Francis urges “that in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship,” against polarization and populism.

Lord, I invite You into my life and into my storm.  I know You can do all things, so I beg for Your peace and calm in my heart.  Help me to always turn to You.  Jesus, I trust in You.

Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for those preparing for marriage, which is “a vocation born from the heart.”

I am sure that the Church in India, while mourning the passing away of so many religious men and women, is also proud of their valiant efforts to be a source of consolation to many who were suffering due to this pandemic. 

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development launches the Laudato si' Action Platform, a seven-year journey of Ecological conversion in Action. The aim is to create "a grassroots popular movement for the care of our common home," explains Fr Joshtrom Isaac Kureethadam. Living Laudato Si' Philippines is one of the youth organisations that promote the initiative. Its Director, Rodne Galicha, talks about the organisation's activities: divestment programmes, promotion of the encyclical, creation of Living Chapels and new gardens.

Pope Francis invites everyone to celebrate the anniversary of the encyclical Laudato si' to protect "our common home."