In Burkina Faso’s Diocese of Nouna, Bishop Joseph Sama leads a mission of hope for displaced children facing violence and loss. Supported by the Pontifical Mission Societies, the diocese offers education, faith, and community to help them rebuild their lives amidst hardship.

Fr. Roger J. Landry celebrated Mass on November 16, 2024, at the Stella Maris Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the occasion of the 2024 National Conference of The Pontifical Mission Societies.

"No Eucharist, no Church." echoed through the hearts of attendees of National Eucharistic Congress. A statement from Pope Francis, reiterated by Cardinal Timothy Dolan during the opening Mass, set the tone.

In this issue of missio magazine, we share with you the invitation of Cardinal Christoph Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, to dive into the stories in this issue with an open heart and let them inspire you.

Today marks the anniversary of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU), one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies. The PMU was founded by Blessed Father Paolo Manna in 1916 with the vision of strengthening the Church’s missionary spirit.

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Together, we can make a profound difference. Please join us in bringing relief to the people of Maiduguri.

We share the homily of Father Landry, the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, in this Word Mission Sunday.

Pope Francis canonized several men and women, including Father Giuseppe Allamano, the founder of the Consolata Missionaries who first suggested to the Pope having a day of reflection and giving for the missionary Church in 1925.

Father Giuseppe Allamano, founder of the Consolata Missionaries... And of World Mission Sunday, will be canonized on October 20th by Pope Francis,

As World Mission Sunday approaches on October 20, 2024, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, reminds us of the profound significance of this global day of solidarity. His archdiocese, a mission territory, will also contribute to the collection.

In a deeply moving letter published on October 7, 2024, Pope Francis extended his heartfelt support to the Catholics of the Middle East, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith despite the violence and despair surrounding them.