Pope Francis has released a video message accompanying his monthly prayer intention for February. This month’s intention ‘Say No to Corruption’ is that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
In his video message, Pope Francis says, ‘What is at the root of slavery, unemployment, and disregard for nature and goods held in common? Corruption, a process of death that feeds the culture of death. Because the thirst for power and possessions knows no limits. Corruption is not countered with silence.’
‘We must speak about it, denounce its evils, and try to understand it so as to show our resolve to make mercy reign over meanness, beauty over nothingness.
‘Let us pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.’
Pope Francis’ video message for February can be viewed here.
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network of the Apostleship of Prayer developed the “Pope Video” initiative to assist in the worldwide dissemination of monthly intentions of the Holy Father in relation to the challenges facing humanity.
ENDS
(Source: Vatican News)
