The Pope’s Global Prayer Network has a new director: this is what the network looks like and does

Dec 13, 2024 13:54

Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ, will take up the role of International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network Photo: Jesuits

The Pope’s Global Prayer Network has a new director: this is what the network looks like and does

An important part of the work of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is the Pope’s Video, an innovative communication project launched in 2016. These videos, which feature the Holy Father himself, highlight a prayer intention every month. It is officially translated into 23 languages and adapted into at least 20 more, with a reach of over 22 million people globally.

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The Pope’s Global Prayer Network has a new director: this is what the network looks like and does

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