In his prayer intention for October, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to embrace a "shared mission," emphasizing the importance of co-responsibility within the Church. In a video message released through Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the Holy Father encourages every Christian, regardless of their vocation, to contribute to the life and mission of the Church.

 Pope's October prayer intention, highlighted in The Pope Video, focuses on "walking together" and living out the path of synodality. “We are co-responsible in mission, we participate and we live in the communion of the Church,” Pope Francis said. His message underscores the importance of unity and shared responsibility among all members of the Church—priests, religious, and laity alike.

Produced by the Diocese of Brooklyn in collaboration with DeSales Media and other Church partners, the video reinforces Pope Francis’ belief that every baptized person has a unique role to play in building up the Church. He reminds the faithful that the Church is their spiritual home, and they must take responsibility for its care.

 Pope emphasizes that priests are not “bosses” but shepherds, working alongside the laity to witness through their lives. The message resonates with the vision of fostering greater participation, communion, and shared mission among all members of the Church.

As the Church continues on its synodal path, Pope Francis concludes by inviting the faithful to pray that the Church promotes this spirit of co-responsibility, ensuring that everyone contributes to the shared mission of faith.