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Vatican Launches 'Pray with the Pope' With January Message on Scripture

The rebranded series uses contemplative multimedia to broaden access to the pope’s monthly intentions.

Overview

  • The Dicastery for Communication and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network presented the initiative on January 7, introducing a shared moment of prayer led by Pope Leo XIV.
  • The first message calls Christians to pray with the Word of God, highlighting Scripture as guidance, nourishment, and hope.
  • New video and audio formats seek to increase global visibility in a simple, reflective style that creates protected time for prayer.
  • The launch video appears in English, Italian, and Spanish, with monthly intentions planned throughout 2026 on issues ranging from peace and disarmament to evangelization.
  • Officials say the pope personally supported the project and has already recorded upcoming messages, extending the legacy of The Pope’s Video cited with hundreds of millions of views.