"Pope Francis Urges Faithful to Embrace Prayer Amidst Global Conflict"

Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of fervent prayer in a conflict-ridden world in the preface of Cardinal Comastri's new book, "Praying Today. A Challenge to Be Overcome", as part of the Year of Prayer leading up to the 2025 Jubilee. He calls for a true spirituality to address the challenges of the modern world and encourages various pastoral initiatives to rediscover the joy of praying in different forms and expressions. The Pope also highlights the valuable contribution of consecrated persons and invites everyone to embrace humility and make room for prayer guided by the Holy Spirit.