Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for April 2011

Pope Benedict XVI visits the Ardeatine Caves Memorial in Rome, March 27, 2011. The site honors victims of a Nazi massacre of 335 Italian citizens during World War II

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The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for April, 2011:

General Intention: That through its compelling preaching of the Gospel, the Church may give young people new reasons for life and hope.

Missionary Intention: That by proclamation of the Gospel and the witness of their lives, missionaries may bring Christ to those who do not yet know Him.