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 the largest gatherings, proportionally, in the history of papal travel.
The faith that sustained the hope of the people of Timor-Leste in their struggle for independence should be a resource now as the country tries to cope with various problems, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis' visit to Papua New Guinea, which will last three days, is a testament to his commitment to reaching the world’s peripheries, both geographically and spiritually.
In a historic celebration of faith in Indonesia, Pope Francis addressed a crowd of approximately 100,000 people during a Mass in Jakarta, urging Catholics to not only listen to the Word of God but to actively live it.
The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS USA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Father Roger J. Landry as the new National Director, effective January 2025.
Pope Francis is embarking on the longest, arguably most grueling trip of his pontificate: a 12-day sprawling tour that will take him to four missionary countries: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.
Today, August 5th, Pope Francis announced that he has named the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as the tenth bishop and seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, succeeding Cardinal Sean O'Malley.
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis concluded with a stirring celebration of Mass led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the papal envoy and pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Pope Francis delivered a powerful and inspiring address to the National Directors of The Pontifical Mission Societies from 120 countries during their General Assembly in Rome.
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Pope Francis addressed about 120 National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) on Saturday, May 25, during the traditional audience for the Annual General Assembly.
Today, the Vatican released Pope Francis's message for World Mission Sunday 2024. In the text, the Pope reflects on the Gospel parable of the Wedding Banquet, where the king tells his servants “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find”.
In the heart of Asia, where the vast steppes meet the sky, the Catholic Church has found a humble abode in Mongolia, a land known for its rich history and nomadic culture.
