In his message for World Mission Sunday 2025, to be marked on October 19, Pope Francis reminds us that hope is at the heart of the Christian mission, calling every baptized person to be "messengers and builders of hope."

This is the story of a Church that answers the call to serve where it’s needed most. From battling paco addiction in Buenos Aires to fostering hope in the remote Impenetrable, the Church exemplifies a mission of love, resilience, and faith.

On January 30, the Third Thursday in Ordinary Time (I), Monsignor Roger J. Landry celebrated Mass at the Chapel of the Eternal Word Television Network, Irondale, Alabama. 

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Basilian Sisters in Zaporizhzhia continue their mission of serving refugees, soldiers, and the local community. Despite the constant threat of Russian attacks, they remain a beacon of faith, offering shelter, care, and spiritual guidance to those in need. Their unwavering dedication exemplifies the power of love and compassion in the face of immense adversity.

Father Oleksandr Bohomaz, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and military chaplain, shares his experiences serving under Russian occupation in Melitopol and continuing his ministry in Zaporizhzhia. Through moments of pain, loss, and conversion, he emphasizes the power of presence and the unwavering belief that "in the midst of all this hell… God is good." His work with soldiers and youth highlights the transformative strength of faith amid the horrors of war.

His Eminence Seán Patrick Cardinal O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. received the first-ever Blessed Pauline Jaricot Distinguished Catholic Philanthropy Medal at a gala dinner in New York City.

Delve into the Church's role in supporting refugees and migrants affected by war. Through stories of resilience, suffering, and hope, it highlights the call to accompany those in need—providing healing, practical aid, and spiritual care. Discover how faith and action intersect to rebuild lives and restore dignity.

It is a great joy to greet you for the first time as the new National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. 

Speaking to Catholics from Vietnam who live in the United States, Pope Francis highlighted their vital contributions to the universal Church through their support of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA.

The numbers reported by Fides do not include the death of Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants, at lhiala, along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway, Nigeria, hours after Pope Francis honored the first Christian martyr on Boxing Day.

“Sadly, even today, many men and women are persecuted—sometimes to the point of death—because of the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis thanked missionaries throughout the world because "they bring light and comfort to so many people in difficulty. To all of them we want to say: Thank you!”