Monday, February 4, 2008

Pope Is Praying for Mentally Handicapped

VATICAN CITY, FEB. 1, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict's general prayer intention for February will focus on the well-being of the mentally handicapped.The Apostleship of Prayer announced the general intention chosen by the Pope: "That the mentally handicapped may not be marginalized, but respected and lovingly helped to live in a way worthy of their physical and social condition."