Stories

The Pontifical Mission Societies at World Youth Day

The presence of the TPMS with a setup and animated stand (stand V-528, operational from Tuesday, August 1 to Friday, August 4 at the times established

MCA: Welding a future, one hospital bed at a time

Located in the Indian diocese of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), about 2,000 miles south of Mumbai, the St. Francis Xavier School for Boys teaches young men

Missionary Union: Do you pray for your son to be a priest or a doctor?

As the 19th century was ending, French laywoman Jeanne Bigard and her mother, Stephanie, received a letter from a French bishop who was serving in Jap

Society of St. Peter: The invaluable role of religious sisters in the future of India’s Christians

When she was 10, Sister Linda Joseph received a kiss on the forehead from St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. That was the day she knew she wanted to be a

Propagation of the Faith: Being not afraid

Some 45 years ago, St. John Paul II, during his inauguration Mass - which coincided with World Mission Sunday- told the world: "Do not be afraid. Open

Pope Francis: Mission is about preaching Christ

Meeting with some 110 national directors of The Pontifical Mission Societies on June 3, Pope Francis thanked the members of the network for their gene

Praying for the Church, Sister Genevieve, and Peace

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, there are individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others, spreading the Gospel's message of love

"I beg you, don't forget about Turkey"

At least 57,759 people died due to the tremors, and some 14 million people in Turkey, meaning 16 percent of the total population, were affected by the

Archbishop Peter Wells, the Pope's man in South Africa (and soon to be Thailand)

In these past months, we have shared with you stories of Missionaries, of children who take part in MCA activities, and of religious sisters who work

Saving souls, one cookie at a time

We need to work with our children, talk to them about Christ, about just how many lives they can change, they can impact, through their prayer, or by

Building peace, giving hope in South Sudan

Six years after the end of a decades-long bloody war that ended in 2005, South Sudan got its independence from Sudan, becoming the youngest nation in

Three important stories we wish we didn't have to share

Yet life in some Mission countries is dangerous, even deadly, and those serving in these territories need our help. During 2022, three mission territo

Gogos in Malawi

Many have lost their children to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and have orphaned grandchildren to love and care for. But for childless Gogos, like Gogo Nachis

Supporting the Children in the World's Poorest Country

Many factors contribute to a nation's wealth, including its natural resources, educational system, political stability, and national debt. Though she

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Globally, there are an estimated 1,100 mission territories, places where the Catholic Church is too young or too poor to sustain itself, where mission

For the disciple’s life wisdom in waiting for Christ

The Climax of Christ’s Manifestation

A reflection on Jesus as the way, truth, and life, and His unity with the Father in John’s Gospel.