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Explore the inspiring journey of Pope Leo XIV—from missionary work in Peru to becoming the first American-born pope and a shepherd for the global Church.
The focus now is on the question of whether “will only a few people be saved?”
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When a man asks Jesus to intervene in a family inheritance dispute, Christ responds with a powerful lesson about mission
During his general audience July 30, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to foster honest communication and healing in a world suffering from violence, hatred and social media overload. The gathering also came during the July 28-Aug. 3 Jubilee of Youth, and he encouraged young people to open their hearts to God's healing love, so that they could become "even brighter beacons of hope in the world."
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches not just about prayer, but how to truly pray—with trust, persistence, and hearts oriented to the coming of God’s Kingdom. This reflection explores the Lord’s Prayer, the call to missionary intercession, and the gift of the Holy Spirit as the heart of Christian discipleship.
During the Jubilee of Youth, a first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the coffin with Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's body will be in Rome for veneration. After their canonization ceremonies were moved to Sept. 7, it is an opportunity for young people to learn more about and be inspired by these two important saints-to-be.
In the home of Mary and Martha, Jesus offers a profound lesson for every disciple: service matters, but listening comes first. This Sunday’s Gospel invites us to rediscover the “one thing necessary”—attentive, loving presence at the feet of Christ—and to root all mission and action in the Word we receive.
Pope Leo XIV sent condolences after an Israeli strike hit Gaza’s Holy Family Church compound, killing three civilians and injuring ten.
In the School of Jesus, on our missionary journey, learn to become a compassionate neighbor to all.
Pope Leo XIV calls for “joyful laborers” in the mission field during his July 6th Angelus, urging daily witness to the Gospel.
Today’s Gospel is one of the foundational texts for understanding the missionary nature of the Church. When Jesus sends out the seventy-two disciples “in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit” (Lk 10:1), He reveals the universal scope of the mission: a message of salvation not limited to a people, but destined for all nations.
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Deribe Belay of Ethiopia was ordained to the priesthood by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history and the first to have served as a missionary since St. Peter.
In 1950, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was appointed National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the U.S. Bringing unmatched energy and creativity, he revitalized missionary outreach, raised millions for global missions, launched the World Mission Rosary, and transformed Catholic media through his leadership of Mission magazine and other innovations.
Sister Ines Paulo Albino, a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ from Guinea-Bissau, has dedicated her life to evangelization and missionary service. With a deep love for children and catechesis, she continues to inspire through her work with the Pontifical Mission Societies and her unwavering missionary spirit.
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the United States are announce the appointment of Douglas E. Culp, Jr., as Chief Operating Officer.
The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated in all churches on June 29, which this year coincides with a Sunday. (This liturgical celebration
Pope Leo XIV condemned the suicide bombing at a Damascus church, calling it "a cowardly terrorist attack" as he appealed to the international community not to give up on Syria.
In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.
Eucharist - "Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission" "The feast of Corpus Christi invites us to renew each year the wonder and joy of this
Sister Loretto Emenogu, a Nigerian nun serving in Indianapolis, dedicates her life to nurturing children’s faith and forming young missionaries through the Missionary Childhood Association. Her story is one of sacrifice, deep belief, and hope — even in the face of adversity.
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity invites Christians to contemplate the central mystery of faith: one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This divine mystery, revealed through Christ and the Holy Spirit, surpasses human understanding and is best encountered through prayer, mission, and love.
Breanne DiMarco never imagined she would become a missionary. After overcoming addiction and resisting God’s call, a series of signs and life-changing experiences led her to serve around the world—and later discover the mission within her own home as a mother. Her story is a powerful reminder that we are all called to mission, no matter our past or where we are.
Coryn Glafcke has served as a lay missionary with Family Missions Company since 2018, living and serving in the United States, Mexico, Haiti, Asia, and Italy.
Discover the living mystery of Pentecost: the Holy Spirit transforms, teaches, and sends us to continue Christ’s mission today.
The true story of Father Ignacio María Doñoro, a Spanish priest who paid $25 to save a boy from organ traffickers.
This is the text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV's first general audience, given in Italian May 21, 2025 in the Paul VI Hall.
"With the light and the strength of the Holy Spirit, let us build a Church founded on God’s love, a sign of unity, a missionary Church that opens its arms to the world, proclaims the word," Pope Leo XIV said during his installation Mass on May 18.
On Sunday, May 11, Pope Leo XIV led the prayer of the Regina Coeli from the central balcony in St. Peter's Basilica, overlooking a crowd of 100,000 gathered to pray with him.
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The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bring God's hope to the whole world, Pope Leo XIV said.
The man once known as Robert Prevost — a quiet, thoughtful Augustinian with decades of missionary experience in Peru — is Pope Leo XIV.
Through his personal care for missionary priests, Pope Francis showed that the Church’s heart beats strongest where the Gospel is just beginning to take root.
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In this majestic Saint Peter’s Square, where Pope Francis many times celebrated the Eucharist and presided over great ongoing large meetings over these 12 years, but supported by faith, it assures us of the Father’s worthiness in a life of happiness that will know no sunset.
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Each of these moments speaks to the heart of Pope Francis’ mission: to bring the light of the Gospel where it is most needed.
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His death, coming at the close of the holiest days in the Christian calendar, felt profoundly symbolic for a man who spent his papacy proclaiming the joy and hope of the Gospel to the world’s most forgotten corners.
Msgr. Roger J. Landry, National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA, proclaimed a message of hope from Calvary during the meditations of Jesus' Seven Last Words in St. Patrick's Cathedral, at the invitation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
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Drawing from Sheen’s life, ministry, and missionary zeal, Monsignor Landry invited seminarians to rediscover the fire of preaching.
Celebrating Mass in St. Louis, Missouri, on the solemnity of the Annunciation, during a meeting of representatives of The Pontifical Mission Societies of the Midwest region, our National Director Monsignor Landry emphasized that “the Church’s mission work is ultimately to bring Christ to people."
Father Anthony Andreassi spoke at St. Mary Seminary in the Diocese of Cleveland about the indispensable role of missionary animation in the Church and the duty of future priests to foster and support this mission.
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The Missionary Childhood in Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries is working against the clock to guarantee that 2,000 children can gather locally to celebrate their faith in Christ.
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Meet Father Ruffino Ezama, the first African Provincial Superior of the North American Province of the Comboni Missionaries, overseeing missions in the United States and Canada.
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Father Augustine Deji Dada, from the Diocese of Ondo, Nigeria, who is Serving Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Elmsford, in the Archdiocese of New York, reflects on World Mission Sunday under one of St. John Paul II greatest contributions: Catechesi Tradendae.
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen revolutionized Catholic evangelization through his pioneering use of media. From his academic career to his groundbreaking radio and TV shows, Sheen captivated millions, leaving a lasting impact on the Church's outreach efforts.
In his message for World Mission Sunday 2025, to be marked on October 19, Pope Francis reminds us that hope is at the heart of the Christian mission, calling every baptized person to be "messengers and builders of hope."
This is the story of a Church that answers the call to serve where it’s needed most. From battling paco addiction in Buenos Aires to fostering hope in the remote Impenetrable, the Church exemplifies a mission of love, resilience, and faith.
On January 30, the Third Thursday in Ordinary Time (I), Monsignor Roger J. Landry celebrated Mass at the Chapel of the Eternal Word Television Network, Irondale, Alabama.
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Basilian Sisters in Zaporizhzhia continue their mission of serving refugees, soldiers, and the local community.
Father Oleksandr Bohomaz, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and military chaplain, shares his experiences serving under Russian occupation in Melitopol and continuing his ministry in Zaporizhzhia.
His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. received the first-ever Blessed Pauline Jaricot Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal at a gala dinner in New York City.
Delve into the Church's role in supporting refugees and migrants affected by war. Through stories of resilience, suffering, and hope, it highlights the call to accompany those in need—providing healing, practical aid, and spiritual care. Discover how faith and action intersect to rebuild lives and restore dignity.
It is a great joy to greet you for the first time as the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.
Speaking to Catholics from Vietnam who live in the United States, Pope Francis highlighted their vital contributions to the universal Church through their support of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA.
The numbers reported by Fides do not include the death of Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants, at lhiala, along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, Nigeria, hours after Pope Francis honored the first Christian martyr on Boxing Day.
“Sadly, even today, many men and women are persecuted—sometimes to the point of death—because of the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis thanked missionaries throughout the world because "they bring light and comfort to so many people in difficulty. To all of them we want to say: Thank you!”
Father Juan Gabriel Arias, an Argentine priest from the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, has found fulfillment in his missionary work in Mozambique. His dedication brings hope and transformation to the communities he serves, exemplifying the true spirit of missionary service.
As the new Diocesan Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the Diocese of Dallas, I am excited to lead efforts in strengthening our mission outreach. Our first initiative includes forming a diverse advisory committee and organizing key events such as a day of reflection for priests to kick off World Mission Month 2024.
In a pastoral letter addressed to the Nicaraguan people and published on December 2, 2024, Pope Francis reiterated his affection and closeness to the
Mali, a country in West Africa, is home to about 20 million people. Despite its rich cultural history, it faces severe socio-economic challenges. In 2
Ponce, Puerto Rico -- This week, the Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6) brings together 1,200 of clergy, religious, and laypeople in Ponce, Pue
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San Juan, Puerto Rico — On the eve of the Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6), Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo, retired Archbishop of C
We share in full the keynote speech that Archbishop Emilio Nappa, International President of The Pontifical Mission Societies, delivered at National M
"One evening, on our way home from school, some armed men stopped us. They told us to tear up our notebooks. Then they burned our backpacks and the sc
Homily by Fr. Roger J. Landry on November 16, 2024, at the Stella Maris Church, San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the occasion of the 2024 National Conference
As the National Eucharistic Congress drew to a close, the resounding theme that echoed through the hearts of attendees was clear: "No Eucharist, no Ch
Dear Friends in Christ, As the cool breezes of autumn usher us into a season of reflection and thanksgiving, we are also welcomed into the heart of t
Today marks the anniversary of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU), one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies. The PMU was founded by Blessed Fat
As we reflect on this past World Mission Sunday, we are reminded of the Church's call to missionary discipleship and the important role each of us pla
In early September, Nigeria's Borno State experienced devastating flooding when the Alo Dam broke under the pressure of unprecedented rains. As a resu
This past Sunday, Father Roger Landry, the newly appointed National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the United States, delivere
Today, as the Church celebrates World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis canonized several men and women in St. Peter's Square, including Father Giuseppe Al
On World Mission Sunday, October 20, 2024, Pope Francis will recognize several remarkable individuals as saints, including Father Giuseppe Allamano, f
ROME – "There is no one in this world who is so poor that they cannot contribute," said Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, the
As the world marks one year since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has once again reminded us of our shared responsibility to seek p
As violence escalates between Israel and Lebanon, the country faces a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. Father Rouphael Zgheib, the National
Not long ago, as the sun began to rise over the bustling city of Blantyre, Malawi, a small team from The Pontifical Mission Societies joined the Catho
Imagine going to Mass every Sunday several hours early, to secure space under the shade of a tree to protect yourself from the 90-degree heat and torr
Pope Francis' visit to Papua New Guinea in September 2024 marks a historic moment for the nation, as he brings Christ's message of hope, faith, and so
Pope Francis on Thursday said in Singapore that anything good that exists and endures in this world does so because "in innumerable situations, love h
Pope Francis touched down in Singapore on September 11, marking the final stop of his 12-day Apostolic Journey through Asia and Oceania. Having spent
On Tuesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for 600,000 people in Timor-Leste. The overwhelming turnout—half of the country's population—made this one of
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Pope Francis has arrived in Papua New Guinea, marking the second leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey. His visit, which will last three days, is a testam
In a historic celebration of faith, Pope Francis addressed a crowd of approximately 100,000 people during a Mass in Jakarta, urging Catholics to not o
Rested after the slower summer months, Pope Francis is embarking on the longest, arguably most grueling trip of his pontificate, a 12-day sprawling to
Over the last two issues of Mission magazine, we have been exploring Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's life and legacy, especially his work supporting the
Bishop Koroma, born into a Muslim family in 1971 in Kamabai, close to Makeni, attributes his Christian faith and vocation to the influence of missiona
In the heart of Equatorial Guinea, where over 70% of the population is Catholic, Father Nicéforo Obama stands as a testament to the transformative pow
Their story, also featured in the Pontifical Mission Societies' podcast "Frontiers of Faith," offers an inspiring glimpse into the life of a family de
Founded in 1703 in France by Claude Poullart des Places and expanded under the vision of Francis Libermann, the Spiritans have dedicated themselves to
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Two years ago today, as part of an ongoing effort to silence voices of dissent in Nicaragua, the government placed Bishop Rolando Alvarez under house
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This morning, August 5, 2024, the Holy Father announced that he has named the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as the tenth bishop and seventh
Battling cancer and Parkinson's disease, Sister Claude Gadd maneuvers her walker with the same determination that once propelled her through the rugge
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis concluded with a stirring Mass led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the papal envoy and pro-pref
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