Pope’s Prayer Intention Is for Those Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts
- Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for November focuses on suicide prevention and invites the Church to pray for those in crisis to find support and love in their communities.
- In a video released on November 4, the Pope emphasized the need for compassion and the importance of community support for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts.
- The Pope Video, which promotes his monthly intentions, has received over 247 million views since 2016.
- According to the World Health Organization, about 720,000 people die by suicide each year, highlighting the urgency of the Pope's message.
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Pope's prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.” “May they always find a community that welcomes them, listens to them and accompanies them,” including by offering comfort, support and “necessary professional help,” he prayed. The pope’s video sharing his prayer intention for November was distributed Nov. 4 by the Pop…
Pope’s prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.” “May they always find a community that welcomes them, listens to them and accompanies them,” including by offering comfort, support and “necessary professional help,” he prayed. The pope’s video sharing his prayer intention for November was distributed Nov. 4 by the Pop…
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Nov 4, 2025 / 14:34 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of November is for the preven... [...]
This Is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of November
Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. ‘Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community and be open to the beauty of life,’ the Pope said in a video released Nov. 4.
In making known his intentions of prayer, Pope Leo XIV asks Catholics from all over the world to unite to pray in November 2025 for the prevention of suicide and for the people who fight suicidal thoughts. Through a video broadcast, the Holy Father raises the need to ask God for the people who live in darkness and hopelessness so that they have the support and also the professional help necessary to overcome this difficult situation.
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