Mission & Human Development

Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Day 2023

Dear brothers and sisters! For this year’s World Mission Sunday, I have chosen a theme inspired by the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (cf. 24:13-35): “Hearts on fire, feet on the move”. Those two disciples were confused and dismayed, but their encounter with Christ in the word and in the breaking of the bread sparked in them the enthusiastic desire to set out again towards Jerusalem and proclaim that the Lord had truly risen....
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Pope Francis’ Message for the 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022

Dear brothers and sisters!The ultimate meaning of our “journey” in this world is the search for our true homeland, the Kingdom of God inaugurated by Jesus Christ, which will find its full realization when he comes in glory. His Kingdom has not yet been brought to fulfilment, though it is already present in those who have accepted the salvation he offers us. “God’s Kingdom is in us. Even though it is still eschatological, in the future of the world and of humanity, at the same time it is found in us.”...
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Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Day 2022 (3 Languages)

Dear brothers and sisters! These words were spoken by the Risen Jesus to his disciples just before his Ascension into heaven, as we learn from the Acts of the Apostles: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth” (1:8). ...
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A Call to Celebrate Season of Creation 2022 and PROTEC Campaign Year 3

A letter from Bishop Joseph Hii, President of the Episcopal Commission for Creation Justice: PROTEC Campaign Year 3 - STOP PLASTIC POLLUTION A letter from Bishop Joseph Hii, President of the Episcopal Commission for Creation Justice: PROTEC Campaign Year 3 - STOP PLASTIC POLLUTION ...
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Pope Francis’ Message on World Mission Day 2021 (3 Languages)

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Once we experience the power of God’s love, and recognize his fatherly presence in our personal and community life, we cannot help but proclaim and share what we have seen and heard....
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Pope Francis’ Message for 54th World Day of Peace

“A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace” “A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace” ...
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Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Sunday 2020: “Here am I, send me” (Is 6:8)

“Here am I, send me” (Is 6:8) (English) (Mandarin) (BM) “Here am I, send me” (Is 6:8) (English) (Mandarin) (BM) ...
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106th World Day of Migrants & Refugees

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