From 18–25 January, Christians around the world are invited to take part in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, special emphasis is placed on praying for peace in a world marked by war, conflict, and growing global tensions. According to Vatican News, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President […]
Read MoreEPIPHANY OF THE LORD AND THE CHURCH ´ S MISSIONARY IDENTITY
Biblical missionary commentary for the Solemnity of the Epiphany January 6th 2026By Father Dinh Anh Nhue Nguyen, OFM Conv, Secretary General of the Pontifical Missionary Union (PMU). Christmas, begun on December 25, reaches its climax today in Epiphany: Christ revealed to all the nations, as indicated in the Homiletic Directory […]
Read MorePope Leo XIV makes a special appeal for World Mission Day
To mark World Mission Day on 19 October, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, is asking every single parish in the world to help support missionaries who are working and serving in the remotest corners of the earth. You can watch the whole message HERE. “Dear Brothers and Sisters, On […]
Read MoreMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2025
Missionaries of Hope Among all Peoples Dear brothers and sisters! For World Mission Day in the Jubilee Year 2025, the central message of which is hope (cf. Bull Spes Non Confundit, 1), I have chosen the motto: “Missionaries of Hope Among all Peoples”. It reminds individual Christians and the entire Church, […]
Read MoreWorld Mission Sunday 2025: Missionaries Of Hope Among All Peoples
Watch this film from our global Missio family and join us to be Missionaries Of Hope Among All Peoples this October! World Mission Sunday is on 19 October 2025. Celebrate it by praying for the missionaries and donating through your local church. You can watch the film with subtitles HERE.
Read MoreYoung People Explore Mission at Nordic Youth Days 2025 in Skara
In September, Missio was present as young people from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland gathered for the Nordic Youth Days 2025 in the Swedish city of Skara. Over 400 young participants spent the weekend praying, celebrating Mass, and deepening their faith together. The event also included games, social activities, and […]
Read MoreBishop David Tencer of the Diocese of Reykjavik shares Visionary Mission at the Pontifical Mission Societies Assembly in Rome
On the 26th of May Bishop David Tencer, OFMCap, of the Diocese of Reykjavik, addressed the General Assembly of the National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Rome. Speaking from the unique pastoral context of Iceland, he offered a powerful reflection on the future of missionary work and the […]
Read MoreThe Pontifical Mission Societies join in the joy of the universal Church for the election of the Holy Father Leo XIV
Summary of the message of His Holiness Pope Francis for World Mission Sunday 2025
Missionaries of hope among all peoples Dear brothers and sisters,“May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all! And may the Church bear faithful witness to this message in every part of the world!” 1. In the footsteps of […]
Read MoreRecording of the First Nordic Open webinar in English, on Pope Francis’ Message 2024
We would like to share the recording of the first two parts of our webinar, held on the 2nd of September 2024: 1. Video message of His Eminence Card. Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for the First Evangelization and New Particular Churches. 2. Lecture on Pope Francis’ Message 2024 by Fr Dinh […]
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