Pope Francis prayer intentions for April focus on small farmers

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis’ video for April's prayer intentions focuses on the plight of the small farmer. The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces.

The full text of the videomessage is below:

I thank you, small farmer. What you do is essential for the life of all. As a person, as a child of God, you deserve a decent life.

But I wonder: how is your work compensated?

This earth is a gift from God. It is not right to exploit it for the benefit of just a few, depriving the great majority of their rights and benefits.

Please consider adding your voice to mine in this prayer: that small farmers may receive just compensation for their invaluable work.