Pray for Monaco
A district of Monaco on the Mediterranean coast.
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About Monaco
The capital is Monaco. People speak French, with Monegasque, Italian and English. The largest faith is Christianity.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Monaco
Last updated November 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
On 30 October the Financial Action Task Force removed Monaco from its grey list, citing positive progress in its controls against money laundering and terrorist financing. Minister of State Christophe Mirmand said the decision recognises more than two years of concrete and rigorous work. Monaco also chairs the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe until November 2026, for the first time.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
Monaco is a constitutional monarchy led by Prince Albert II. The Minister of State, who leads the government, is Christophe Mirmand, who called 2026 a year of action.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
Monaco has one of the highest incomes per person in the world. Since June 2024 it has been on the grey list for closer monitoring of money laundering controls, and in June 2026 the task force found it had substantially completed its action plan.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
About 39,000 people live in Monaco (2025), from about 144 nationalities. Very high property prices affect daily life, and faith communities say they make it hard to find places of worship.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
Most people are Catholic, about 93% by a French government estimate, with about 2% Protestant. There are also about 1,000 Jews and small Orthodox and Muslim communities (US State Department, 2020).
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
Catholicism is the state religion, and the constitution guarantees freedom of religion and public worship. Religious groups need recognition to open places of worship. The US State Department reported that Jehovah's Witnesses were refused recognition three times, most recently in 2019. There is no mosque.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
The Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since the 13th century. Monaco joined the Council of Europe in 2004, and in 2023 it paused its talks on an association agreement with the European Union.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Monaco. Give wisdom to those serving Europe this year, and keep the finances of the nation honest and clean. Grant Prince Albert II, Minister of State Christophe Mirmand and all in authority wisdom, integrity and justice. Make Monaco an honest steward of its wealth and provide for every worker and family. Help people of many nations to live as neighbours, and care for those who are lonely or unseen. Let Your truth and hope be known in every home, and keep every believer free to worship safely. Heal what is broken in the story of the nation, and lead Monaco in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
- Reuters via Devdiscourse: FATF removes Bulgaria, Congo, Ivory Coast and Monaco from grey list (Oct 2026)
- Hello Monaco: Monaco key projects for 2026 (January 2026)
- Rosemont: Monaco in 2026, FATF action plan and population (2026)
- US State Department via HRVoices: Monaco 2020 Religious Freedom Report
- France Diplomatie: Liechtenstein, income per person compared with Monaco (2026)
- Eunews: EU association agreements and Monaco pause (July 2026)
- Wikipedia: European microstates
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