“Christians in Pakistan, when we think of the Western world, we think of you as our elder brothers and sisters in the faith, as the center of Christianity,” expresses Father Faryadd*, reflecting the heart of countless believers in the nation. On August 16th, in the town of Jaranwala, a spark of unfounded blasphemy accusations against Saleem Masih, an illiterate Christian, ignited a wildfire of violence. This wave of aggression found its primary target in the churches and homes of Christians in the Jaranwala area. Four churches and three chapels were razed to the ground. The homes of countless Christians were vandalized or destroyed. But amidst this darkness, there emerged rays of hope, with many fleeing families being sheltered by Muslim neighbors, shocked by the unjustified rage. The day following this heinous attack saw a deployment of law enforcement officers with promises of an inquiry into the incident. Yet, beyond the material destruction, the emotional and psychological scars run deep. Many church leaders and members have spoken out sharing their stories, […]
The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) will be present at the XXXVII World Youth Day in the City of Joy, within the Vocational Fair, where young people will come into contact with different movements, associations, communities, religious orders and ecclesial initiatives.
“The people here are economically very poor, but they have a faith that can move mountains.”
“We are very thankful for the financial support from The Society of St. Peter Apostle because it is not possible for the Christian community in Mumbai to take care of all the needs seminarians have”
“Mother Theresa kissing my forehead gave me a sense of peace that I had never experienced before. I do hope that we can provide our students with some sense of peace by letting them know that God loves them and that they are not alone.”
“Do not be afraid. Open, I say open wide the doors for Christ. To His saving power open the boundaries of states, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization, and development.”
Read all about the role of Archbishop Peter Wells and the incredibly important role nuncios play in making sure the Gospel reaches all over the world.
I don’t know if you ever saw a child praying, but their kindness and sense of awe is bound to mobilize you. Imagine what it does to God?
National Directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Americas met this week in Puerto Rico to prepare the November 19-24, 2024, Missiology congress, known as the CAM 6, which will be held in Puerto Rico's Catholic University.
To provide immediate relief to the families that suffered catastrophic loss due to the earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria Monday morning, The Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States has opened the Earthquake Aid for Turkey and Syria Fund.
We need to work with our children, talk to them about Christ, about just how many lives they can change, they can impact.
Globally, there are an estimated 1,100 mission territories, places where the Catholic Church is too young or too poor to sustain itself, where missionary men and women- both clergy and laity- rely on the support of people like you to fulfill the command to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations.”
