General: The Unemployed and the Homeless
That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

Missionary: Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration
That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.

General: Justice in Electing those who Govern
That in every nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of citizens.

Missionary: An Urban Culture of Justice, Solidarity and Peace
That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but especially in great urban centers, an effective contribution to the promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.

General: Respect for Human Life
That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death.

Missionary: The Churches in Asia
That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ.

General: Human Trafficking
That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended.

Missionary: Priests, Religious and Committed Lay People
That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.

General: Fundamentalism and Extremism
That every tendency to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by tolerance and by dialogue among all believers.

Missionary: Persecuted Christians
That Christians persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire human race.

General: World Economy
That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.

Missionary: The Churches in Africa
That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of that continent.

General: Scholars
For all scholars and intellectuals, that by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an understanding of the one true God.

Missionary: The Church’s Missionary Identity
That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples.

General: Young people and Social Communications Media
That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society.

Missionary: Christian Unity
That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel.