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Pope Leo XIV prays for city evangelization

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Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for August is for evangelization in the city. He urges Catholics to join him in praying for the courage to recognize Jesus in cities and bring the Gospel to urban areas. The Pope released a video and original prayer for this intention.

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6 sources Aug 1, 2026

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  1. Aug 1, 1:00 AM Catholic News Agency This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
  2. Aug 1, 6:02 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo Chooses ‘Evangelization in the City’ for His Prayer Intention for August
  3. Aug 1, 1:00 AM Catholic World Report This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
  4. Aug 1, 1:00 AM ACI Africa This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of August
  5. Aug 1, 9:49 PM CBCP News This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
  6. Aug 2, 2:20 PM CathNews Australia Pope unveils August prayer intention

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