CBCP urges global prayers for priests amid pandemic

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is calling on the faithful worldwide to pray for priests, especially Filipino priests, who are continuing their mission amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bishop Buenaventura Famadico, chairman of the CBCP's Episcopal Commission on Clergy, highlighted the importance of prayers for priests to sustain their work in celebrating Masses and spreading the Gospel.

This call coincides with the feast of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests.

Famadico expressed hope that priests will continue to minister to the needs of the faithful, particularly the less fortunate who have been severely impacted by the pandemic.

He emphasized that the priests' compassion can help people feel God's love and presence during these challenging times.

Famadico also noted that there are approximately 400,000 priests globally, with over 10,000 serving in the Philippines.