VATICAN CITY — The relics of two saints-to-be — Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis — will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of
This Sunday's Gospel is a continuation of last week's and again puts us in the school of Jesus on his final journey to Jerusalem. If last time, howeve
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep sorrow following a deadly strike on the Holy Family Catholic Church compound in Gaza, which killed three people and injure
The Gospel with today's two biblical readings again offers us the opportunity to be in the school of Jesus the Divine Teacher. The Gospel episode actu
In his Angelus address this Sunday, Pope Leo XIV offered a strong call for missionary discipleship, urging the faithful to become "joyful laborers" in
Today's Gospel represents one of the fundamental biblical texts for mission. It contains the valuable teachings of Jesus to his disciples when "he sen
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, inside St. Peter's Basilica, something extraordinary happened: Deribe Belay of Ethiopia was ordained to
In the last issue of Mission Magazine, in this series on the life, ministry, and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, we looked at Sheen's time teach
Sister Ines Paulo Albino was born on April 25, 1969, in Bula, Guinea-Bissau. A member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, she professed her perpetu
New York, NY / St. Petersburg, FL — The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) in the United States are pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas E.
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
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV condemned the suicide bombing at a Damascus church, calling it "a cowardly terrorist attack" as he appealed to the intern
ROME-- In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both thei
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
Hope is a gift, a light that shines even in the darkest places. For Sister Loretto Emenogu, a Nigerian nun serving in Indianapolis, that hope is most
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost, that is, after the celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spiri
Running from the Call Breanne's story isn't the typical missionary journey. A cradle Catholic, she never took her faith seriously growing up. After s
My name is Coryn Glafcke, and I have served as a lay Catholic missionary with my family since 2018. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and lived ther
The God's Mission continues The liturgical celebration of Pentecost is not merely a remembrance of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the a
How much would you pay for a 14-year-old boy? This was a question Father Ignacio María Doñoro, a Spanish missionary priest and military chaplain, had
Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased to welcome you in this, my first general Audience. Today I will resume the cycle of Jubilee catecheses, on th
This is the full text of the homily given by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square during the Mass of Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry May 18, 2025.
VATICAN CITY -- With a huge and festive crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV led his first Sunday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" praye
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VATICAN CITY -- The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bri
ROME — He enjoys gelato after lunch, plays tennis weekly in the gardens of the Augustinian Curia in Rome and roots passionately for the Chicago White
From the very beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis was often described as the "world's parish priest" due to his constant gestures of closeness
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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 thes
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Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, leaves behind a legacy that is both deeply spiritual and profoundly missionary. His papacy was shaped
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On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, just hours after imparting the Easter Urbi et Orbi blessing. His death, c
Watch the full meditations here: NEW YORK — On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City held a sacred silence as Msgr. R
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On March 31, 2025, while in Rome for the Jubilee Year for Missionaries of Mercy, Monsignor Roger J. Landry delivered a talk at the Pontifical North Am
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, March 25, 2025, Monsignor Roger Landry, National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA, delivered a p
On Friday, March 14, seminarians and faculty members at St. Mary Seminary in the Diocese of Cleveland gathered to hear Father Anthony D. Andreassi, C.
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As millions of Catholics from all over the world pilgrimage to Rome to take part in the various activities for the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Missionar
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Father Ruffino Ezama's journey as a missionary began in the heart of Northern Uganda, a land that welcomed the Comboni Missionaries over a century ago
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One of the most consequential documents of John Paul II's pontificate for the Church in Africa was one that does not get much attention among his grea
In the Winter 2023 issue of Mission Magazine, we began our series on the life, ministry, and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen by discussing the re
As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Sunday 2025, on October 19, Pope Francis has given us a powerful theme that resonates deeply in this
The Church in Argentina stands as a beacon of hope amidst its people's decades-long economic and social struggles. From the bustling slums of Buenos A
On January 30, the Third Thursday in Ordinary Time (I), Monsignor Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA, celebrat
As Russian forces strike the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, seeking to drive further into the nation's interior, an unusual calm prevai
During a recent visit to Ukraine, Mission Magazine spoke with Father Oleksandr "Sashko" Bohomaz, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and military chapla
NEW YORK (January 23, 2025) - In an evening that celebrated the Church's missionary spirit, His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. r
I am the son of Ukrainian refugees. My parents came to the United States after World War II, carrying with them scars of trauma and stories of survi
Dear Friends of the Missions, It is a great joy to greet you for the first time as the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in th
In an inspiring address to a group of Vietnamese Catholics from the United States on Dec. 19, Pope Francis highlighted their vital contributions to th
The year 2024 saw the violent deaths of 13 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers worldwide, according to the annual report by Fides, the Rome-bas
On the Feast of St. Stephen, December 26, 2024, Pope Francis reflected on the life of the first martyr and the countless men and women today who share
On Christmas Day 2024, Pope Francis delivered his Urbi et Orbi message from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, reflecting on the profound mys
The Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique is a place of striking contrasts. Known for its beautiful beaches along the Indian Ocean, the region is also mark
One of my first goals was to establish an advisory committee. The committee is represented by the diocesan directors of the offices of catechesis and
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
Ponce, Puerto Rico – The Sixth American Missionary Congress (CAM6) was inaugurated on November 19, 2024, with an address by Archbishop Roberto Octavio
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
On September 9, 2024, the people of Timor-Leste welcomed Pope Francis with open arms as he began his historic visit to this predominantly Catholic nat
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
At The Pontifical Mission Societies U.S., we are blessed by the legacy of Venerable Fulton Sheen, who served as Director for the Society for the Propa
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
A Life Dedicated to Missionary Work Father Paul's understanding of his missionary role is deeply personal and spiritual. He explains, "To be a missio
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
The 10th National Eucharistic Congress, taking place in Indianapolis from July 17 to 21, 2024, marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church in the
As the summer sun shines upon us, we find ourselves celebrating a beloved American holiday - Independence Day. This is a time when we come together to
In our ongoing series on Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, we continue exploring his formative years, focusing on his advanced education, ordination, and ea
In Southern Albania, amidst a backdrop of religious plurality and historical complexities, the Catholic community thrives under the diligent stewardsh
Paraphrasing Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Catholic mother of five children, must be in want of them to have a good job.
As Syria solemnly marks its fourteenth year of relentless conflict and the first anniversary of the devastating 2023 earthquake that killed more than
The mission of the Church is to "go out" to the world's crossroads and "invite everyone" to a feast. This is the essence of the message Cardinal Luis
In the serene Shire Highlands of southern Malawi, a region known both for its lush tea estates and its stark poverty contrasts, stands a beacon of hop
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Pope Francis delivered a powerful and inspiring address to the National Directors of The Pontifical Mission Societies from
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