Upholding and Defending Human Dignity

At The Pontifical Mission Societies USA, we uphold the dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable. Rooted in the Gospel and following Pope Francis' call for a culture of care and accountability, we commit to creating safe environments in the places where we serve and support.

We recognize that missionaries often work in challenging contexts, including areas of extreme poverty, conflict, and instability. While TPMS USA does not oversee the governance of local mission territories, we support efforts that foster the protection of children and vulnerable adults in the communities we assist and demand that they follow the safeguarding policies established by the Vatican and their respective episcopal conferences or religious authorities. At a global level, in 2023, The Pontifical Mission Societies supported 2,701 projects destined to the education and protection of children.

Within our own organization, we maintain policies and best practices to ensure safe environments, expecting all those engaged in our mission—from staff to partners—to uphold the highest standards of respect and integrity.