Pope Leo XIV has declared Sunday 16 November 2025 to be the ninth World Day of the Poor, with the theme of “You are my hope "
The poor are not a distraction for the Church, but our beloved brothers and sisters, for by their lives, their words and their wisdom, they put us in contact with the truth of the Gospel.
Once the Holy Door is closed, we are to cherish and share with others the divine gifts granted us throughout this entire year of prayer, conversion and witness.
Prayers on poverty
We pray for the intercession of Our Lady whose loving arms embrace those who are poor.
Inspired by Mary, full of grace, we pray for courage, strength and persistence.
A prayer which asks for God's power to transform our lives, so we can commit afresh to God's work of compassion and love.
A prayer giving thanks for the chance to connect with other people around the world and praying for hope, joy and courage as we build one global family.
This prayer encourages us to give thanks for all we have received and be moved to help build a better world for future generations.
A prayer that can be used in times of emergency or crisis. It is about our journey with God who is present in all people we meet.
We celebrate the example of Mary and all women who have answered God's call. We ask Mary's intercession to help us bring about a better world.
A poem and prayers by Sabakan, a diocesan ministry to women in the Philippines
This prayer was written to give thanks for the role of women's organisations in creating CAFOD and for the support that they continue to give.
This Lenten prayer, inspired by Psalm 147:3, asks God to heal our hearts of all that prevents us from responding to our sisters and brothers excluded by poverty.
This prayer reminds us that is is not just what we do that is important, but how we do it as we pray for women throughout the world.
This prayer inspires us to care for the earth and our neighbour, especially those who are displaced.
We pray for all those who feel darkness and despair due to the crises we face in our world today.
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