Articles on this issue "missions"
In a note reflecting Francis' sense of humor as well as his missionary zeal, the Pope offered guidelines to the bishops of Argentina, gathered in their plenary assembly till Saturday. Francis …
read moreHere is the translation of Benedict XVI’s homily from Sunday during the celebration of the Eucharist in the Diocese of Frascati. * * * Dear brothers and sisters! I am very glad to be with you …
read moreThe archbishop of Trent said official European documents do not have a mission for Europe, and affirmed that their vision of the world is too "Eurocentric." Archbishop Luigi Bressan expressed …
read moreThe Pontifical Russicum College, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary, has always been a center of missionary and evangelizing action, according to the Benedict XVI's secretary of state. …
read moreThe evangelizing mission of the Church remains "urgent and necessary," Benedict XVI told members of the general assembly of the Pontifical Missionary Works. The Pope received in audience …
read moreThe concluding statement from the 1st World Meeting of Gypsy Priests, Deacons and Religious Men and Women, promoted by the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers, can be found at the …
read moreHere is the final statement from the First World Meeting of Gypsy Priests, Deacons and Religious Men and Women, promoted by the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Travelers. The meeting was …
read moreBenedict XVI urged Christians to pray for those on the frontlines of missionary work, who often encounter difficulties and risk persecution to carry out their apostolates. The Pope said this …
read moreHere is a Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today after celebrating Mass in Naples, and before leading the recitation of the midday Angelus. The Pope was in Naples to …
read moreWorld Mission Sunday is not just about economic aid to impoverished countries, said an African cardinal who believes that Africa has a duty to support the Church in Europe. Cardinal Peter …
read moreYouth evangelizing youth is the aim of the second "Jesus at the Center" mission taking place in Rome's historic center. The mission, which will continue through Oct. 9, is an initiative of the …
read moreLocal Churches in Africa should send priests to other dioceses on the continent and even to Europe, suggested an international missiology congress held in Congo. The recent "Tertio Millennio" …
read moreFormation and pastoral solidarity are emerging as the keys to give the Church a new missionary impetus, says Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe The prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of …
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