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Pope Francis to the Nicaraguan People: “Do Not Forget the Loving Providence of the Lord”

In a pastoral letter addressed to the Nicaraguan people and published on December 2, 2024, Pope Francis reiterated his affection and closeness to the

The Missionary Union: Father Hans Joachim Lohre, a sabbatical year imposed by jihadist terrorists

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

CAM6: Evangelizers with Spirit to the Ends of the Earth

Ponce, Puerto Rico -- This week, the Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6) brings together 1,200 of clergy, religious, and laypeople in Ponce, Pue

San Juan's Archbishop Nieves Opens CAM6, Inviting the Americas to Renew the Missionary Spirit

Ponce, Puerto Rico – The Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6) was inaugurated on November 19, 2024, with an address by Archbishop Roberto Octavio

Venezuela's Cardinal Porras Calls Nicaragua’s Church ‘A Martyr Church’ Amid Persecution

San Juan, Puerto Rico — On the eve of the Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6), Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo, retired Archbishop of C

Address by Archbishop Emilio Nappa at the National Meeting

We share in full the keynote speech that Archbishop Emilio Nappa, International President of The Pontifical Mission Societies, delivered at National M

Missionary Childhood Association: "I wanted to keep learning, but I had nothing left"

"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 the occasion of the 2024 National Conference of The Pontifical Mission Societies

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

No Eucharist, No Church: A Call to Be Missionaries following the National Eucharistic Congress

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

A Journey of Faith and Mission: From Childhood to Today

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

The Pontifical Missionary Union: Anniversary of Foundation

Today marks the anniversary of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU), one of the four Pontifical Mission Societies. The PMU was founded by Blessed Fat

Leave a Legacy of Faith this National Estate Planning Awareness Week

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

Stand with the Least of These: Urgent Appeal for Nigeria’s Flood Victims

In early September, Nigeria's Borno State experienced devastating flooding when the Alo Dam broke under the pressure of unprecedented rains. As a resu

Ambitious to Invite Everyone to the Feast

This past Sunday, Father Roger Landry, the newly appointed National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the United States, delivere

On World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis Issues an Invitation to Serve

Today, as the Church celebrates World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis canonized several men and women in St. Peter's Square, including Father Giuseppe Al

Blessed Giuseppe Allamano: The Proponent of World Mission Sunday, Saint

On World Mission Sunday, October 20, 2024, Pope Francis will recognize several remarkable individuals as saints, including Father Giuseppe Allamano, f

"There is No One Too Poor to Contribute": A Global Call for World Mission Sunday

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

Pope Francis’ Call for Peace and Solidarity with the Middle East

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

Lebanon in Crisis: A Call for Peace Amid Ongoing Conflict

As violence escalates between Israel and Lebanon, the country faces a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. Father Rouphael Zgheib, the National

The Heartbeat of Chikapa Pro-Parish in Blantyre, Malawi

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

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