The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for February 2010

Pope Benedict XVI kisses a child, REUTERS/Max Rossi/Files

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for February 2010 is: "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."

His mission intention is: "That the Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples."