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In addition to Fr. Jedidiah's comment, "The pope's intentions" can be taken to mean the literal list of monthly papal prayer intentions, available here: usccb.org/prayers/popes…
These are usually pretty agreeable, even if a little awkwardly worded sometimes. The one for March, for example, is "For families in crisis: Let us pray that brok…
In addition to Fr. Jedidiah's comment, "The pope's intentions" can be taken to mean the literal list of monthly papal prayer intentions, available here: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/popes-monthly-intentions-2025
These are usually pretty agreeable, even if a little awkwardly worded sometimes. The one for March, for example, is "For families in crisis: Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other's gifts, even in their differences."
There are also four intentions that are always "the Holy Father's intentions", even if there were no monthly intentions or during times when the seat is vacant (such as when a Pope passes away). From the Raccolta (old skool indulgence manual):
23. The Pope’s intention always includes the following objects:
i. The progress of the Faith and triumph of the Church.
ii. Peace and union among Christian Princes and Rulers.
iii. The conversion of sinners.
iv. The uprooting of heresy.