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Francesca Merlo

Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention is ‘for mental health ministry’

October 2, 2026
By Francesca Merlo
OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who suffer without excluding them.

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