Throughout the year, the Pontifical Mission Societies support the proclamation of the Gospel, the building of the Church, and the work and witness of mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay pastoral leaders. These missionaries provide food, education, and medical care to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. Through their work, they reveal the compassionate heart of Jesus. Help support their efforts ~ and be right there with them, offering hope.
The Pontifical Mission Societies US have supported:
Society for the Propagation of the Faith: God’s Human Trafficker
The true story of Father Ignacio María Doñoro, a Spanish priest who paid $25 to save a boy from organ traffickers. A powerful testimony of faith, sacrifice, and the fight against one of today’s greatest human tragedies.
Audience with the participants of the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies
This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the participants of the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Catechesis of Pope Leo XIV’s first general audience: Full text
This is the text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV's first general audience, given in Italian May 21, 2025 in the Paul VI Hall.
Helping the Pope Help the Most Vulnerable for 200 Years
Helping the
Pope Help
the Most
Vulnerable for
200 Years
In 2022, the Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by Pauline Marie Jaricot, a young woman, living in early 19th century France. Learn more about the history of the Pope’s four mission societies, and how each helps him in his outreach to the Missions in unique ways.
In 2022, the Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS) celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding by Pauline Marie Jaricot, a young woman, living in early 19th century France. Learn more about the history of the Pope’s four mission societies, and how each helps him in his outreach to the Missions in unique ways.
