What is Pope Francis' May prayer intention? - 'We cannot fail'

'When we look at Africa, we see much more than its great natural richness.'

The Vatican has released Pope Francis' May prayer intention video.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The video opens with an aerial view of African cities and nature.

Pope Francis says, "When we look at Africa, we see much more than its great natural richness."

A beautiful woman looks at her reflection at the beach as Pope Francis continues.

"We see its joie de vivre, and above all, we see grounds for hope in Africa's rich intellectual, cultural and religious heritage."

Men and women around Africa peer at their reflection as the Pope says, "But we cannot fail to see the fratricidal wars decimating peoples and destroying these natural and cultural resources."

People squat before a mirror, working on something when the mirror shatters.

"Let us join with our bothers and sisters of this great continent, and pray together that Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace," the Pontiff states as a man lifts a large piece of glass from the ground and holds it up to a woman, who looks at her reflection and smiles.

Pope Francis looks straight into the camera as he concludes the video on praying for Africa.

Africa is a mixed country with some suffering at the hands of Boko Haram and others live lavish lifestyles.

Please pray for Africa's people, that they know peace and God's mercies.

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