Pope Asks Catholics to Support Missions
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to commit to bringing Christ to the world through prayer and donations.
to the sweet and joyful task of bringing Christ Jesus our hope to the ends of the earth.
In a video message, Pope Leo asked every Catholic parish to observe World Mission Sunday on October 19 and participate in the annual collection supporting Catholic missionary work.
- He shared his experience as a missionary priest and bishop in Peru from 1985 to 1999 and 2014 to 2023.
- Pope Leo encouraged Catholics to pray for missionaries and the success of their work on World Mission Sunday.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV supports missionary work.