Since the publication of my November 3rd article Is there divine forgiveness for suicide? here on Live and Forgive, Pope Leo XIV set a worldwide intention of prayer for the Catholic Church in this month of November (2025) for the prevention of suicide. The announcement includes a video that you can view:
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This text is an original work of its author Tom Delaney and was entirely composed without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Anyone who needs help with suicidal thoughts, an emotional crisis, or a drug or alcohol addiction crisis, or who has a loved one in crisis, can connect with a trained counselor by calling, chatting, or texting 988 at any hour of the day. There is no charge for the support, it’s free. Please, please, use it. Know that no matter what, God still loves you and loves the people that you love, and still wants to give you and them a good life. Give God a chance and call, chat or text 988.
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