Thirty sanctuaries from around the world united against the pandemic
The church was earnestly praying to God (Act 12:5)
A chain of prayer linking thirty sanctuaries around the world to invoke the end of the pandemic and the resumption of economic and social activities will take place in May at the initiative of Pope Francis.
Here are some of the intentions that will punctuate this prayer: "for all those who have not been able to say "goodbye" to their loved ones, for the caregivers, the poor, the homeless, the people in economic difficulties, the deceased... ».
All the sanctuaries are invited to pray according to their local tradition to form a continuous prayer. They are called to promote and solicit as much as possible the participation of the faithful, so that everyone can devote a moment to daily prayer, in his car, in the street, with family, and through all the means of communication at their disposal.
The Final Prayer by the Pope, scheduled for May 31, will take place in a significant location from the Vatican gardens.
Here is a list of the intentions and sanctuaries that will carry them:
May 1: St. Peter of Rome (Vatican): Prayer for wounded humanity, led by the pope.
May 1: Our Lady of Walsingham, England: Prayer for the deceased.
May 2: Sanctuary Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary (Nigeria): Prayer for those who have not been able to say goodbye to their loved ones.
May 3: Sanctuary of Czestochowa (Poland): Prayer for the sick.
May 4: Basilica of the Annunciation (Holy Land): Prayer for pregnant women.
May 5: Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (South Korea): Prayer for children and teenagers.
May 6: Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil): Prayer for young people.
May 7: Our Lady of Peace and Good Travel (Philippines): Prayer for families.
May 8: Our Lady of Luzhn (Argentina): Prayer for those involved in communication.
May 9: Our Lady of Lorette (Italy): Prayer for the elderly.
May 10: Our Lady of Knock (Ireland): Prayer for people with disabilities
May 11: Our Lady of Banneux (Belgium): Prayer for the poor and people in economic difficulty.
May 12: Our Lady of Africa (Algeria): Prayer for lonely people who have lost hope.
May 13: Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary (Portugal): Prayer for prisoners.
May 14: Our Lady of Health (India): Prayer for medical scientists and research institutes.
May 15: Mary Queen of Peace (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Prayer for migrants.
May 16: St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, Australia: Prayer for victims of violence and trafficking.
May 17: Immaculate Conception (United States): Prayer for the heads of international organizations.
May 18: Our Lady of Lourdes (France): Prayer for health care workers
May 19: Sanctuary of the House of the Virgin (Meryem Ana) (Turkey): Prayer for people at war and peace in the world
May 20: Our Lady of Copper Charity (Cuba): Prayer for pharmacists and health workers.
May 21: Our Lady of Nagasaki, Japan: Prayer for social workers.
May 22: Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain): Prayer for volunteers.
May 23: Our Lady of Cape Town, Canada: Prayer for law enforcement forces, militaries, and firefighters.
May 24: To be determined: Prayer for those who guarantee essential services.
May 25: Ta'Pinu National Sanctuary (Malta): Prayer for teachers, students, and educators.
May 26: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico): Prayer for workers and entrepreneurs.
May 27: Mother of God Pochaevskaya (Ukraine): Prayer for unemployed people.
May 28: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Altötting (Germany): Prayer for bishops, priests, and deacons
May 29: Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon): Prayer for consecrated persons
May 30: Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii (Italy): Prayer for the Church
May 31: Vatican Gardens: Prayer for the end of the pandemic and the return to work