Pope Asks Catholics to Support Missions
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to commit to spreading Christ's message, saying it's a "sweet and joyful task" to bring hope to the world.
When I served as a missionary priest and then bishop in Peru, I saw first-hand how the faith, the prayer and the generosity shown on World Mission Sunday can transform entire communities.
The Pope asked every Catholic parish to observe World Mission Sunday on October 19 and support the annual collection for Catholic missionary work.
- Pray for missionaries and their work on World Mission Sunday.
- Support the annual collection for Catholic missionary work.
Pope Leo XIV, who served as a missionary in Peru from 1985 to 1999, encouraged Catholics to take part in this global effort.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to support missions.