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.
Father Olivier Poquillion's life of service and missionary work. From restoring a convent in post-ISIS Mosul to Pope Francis's historic visit to Iraq, his story reflects the transformative power of faith and underscores the essence of missionary work.
Our contributions, prayers, and support can make a difference in bringing healing and hope to those suffering from the ravages of war.
Dear brother, dear sister, to God, who changed history in the course of a census, you are not a number; instead you are a face. Your name is written on his heart.
“I urge believers to take just one side in this conflict: that of peace. But not in words – in prayer, with total dedication,” Pope Francis.
It is a pleasure to address these few words to you as the envoy of Pope Francis to the United States.
"I continue to follow with great sorrow what is happening in Israel and Palestine," Pope Francis said on Sunday at the end of his weekly Angelus prayer.
In his Apostolic Exhortation C'est la Confiance, Pope Francis reflects on the unwavering confidence in God's merciful love, inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. Marking the 150th anniversary of her birth, the Holy Father calls all believers to embrace trust in God's infinite mercy, just as Saint Thérèse did throughout her life.
October 2nd holds a special place in the hearts of countless believers worldwide, for it marks the day of Guardian Angels.
"The greatest dream is that of an ever closer and more coordinated missionary cooperation among all members of the Church," Pope Francis told the national directors of TPMS.
