The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for the month of May 2010

Pope Benedict XVI praying in St Paul's Grotto at Rabat, in Malta April of 2010.(AFP/Osservatore Romano/Francesco Sfo)

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May 2010 is:

"That the shameful and monstrous commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and children, may be ended."

His mission intention is:

"That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care."