The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for January 2010

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the creche, REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for January is: "That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves to serve society".

His mission intention is: "That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel".