From July 24 to August 25, 2025, the International Vice-Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, Bettina Raed, made a pastoral visit to the communities of Central America, sharing moments of prayer, formation, and discernment with the national teams of the Network and the Eucharistic Youth Movement.
Dear brothers and sisters of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network,
With deep sadness and astonishment, we share the news of the passing of Fr. Alberto Irenus SJ, who served as the National Director for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, as well as the Continental Coordinator of the PWPN for the entire Asia-Pacific region.
The event, broadcast from Rome on the solemnity of Corpus Christi, brought together young people from all five continents to commemorate the history and mission of the EYM.
From May 5 to May 9, 2025, the Asia-Pacific Continental Meeting is taking place at the Seven Fountains Spirituality Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Every month, you have invited us to pray with you for the challenges of humanity and the mission of the Church, teaching us to learn compassion for others from the heart of Christ.
For several years now, members of national teams and the international office of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network have been meeting virtually to share experiences, initiatives, exchange information, and strengthen the mission in various parts of the world.
Every month Pope Francis entrusts his Worldwide Prayer Network with prayer intentions that express his great concerns for humanity and for the mission of the Church.
Fr. Cristóbal Fones SJ, International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, recently completed an apostolic journey through the Asia Pacific region, strengthening ties with local communities and national teams while promoting the mission of the Network and its international initiatives: The Way of the Heart, Click To Pray, and The Pope Video.
We thank Pope Francis for his closeness, love, and words of encouragement to his Worldwide Prayer Network.
Pope Francis welcomed the team from the international office, the continental coordinators, permanent collaborators of the Worldwide Prayer Network, and the ambassadors of the Pro-Rete Mondiale di Preghiera del Papa Foundation to the Apostolic Palace
