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.
As violence escalates between Israel and Lebanon, the country faces a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale. Father Rouphael Zgheib, the National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies in Lebanon underscores the immense challenges faced by communities in the region.
World Mission Sunday 2024, a day of recollection and giving for the Church in mission territories, will be held in most dioceses in the United States on Sunday, October 20th. You can find here suggested stories and blogposts, homilies, bulletin announcements, prayers of the faithful and more.
During his homily in Singapore, Pope Francis said that anything good that exists and endures in this world, it is because “in innumerable situations, love has prevailed over hate, solidarity over indifference, generosity over selfishness.”
Although Catholics make up only 3% of Singapore’s population, their presence is deeply felt across the country, especially in the fields of education and social welfare.
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.
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.
Let us pray for the safety and strength of the priests, deacons, and all members of the clergy who are courageously upholding their faith amidst persecution.
