Pope Francis dedicates November prayer intention to the responsible use of wealth

Pope Francis has announced his prayer intention for November, focusing on the “good use of riches.” Through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the Pontiff calls for a reflection on how wealth is managed, urging individuals to view resources as instruments of fraternity rather than tools of power.

In his prayer, the Pope asks for forgiveness for the tendency to accumulate rather than share, noting that wealth can harden hearts and lead to indifference toward the most vulnerable. He emphasizes that true wealth is found in what is offered with love, rather than what is stored. The intention precedes the celebration of the World Day of the Poor.

The appeal follows data from the Allianz Global Wealth Report 2026, which indicates that global household financial wealth reached a record 268.4 trillion euros in 2025. The report highlights significant inequality, noting that the wealthiest 10% of the population holds 85.4% of liquid financial assets, while nearly 3 billion people possess almost nothing.