Pope Leo XIV shared a short message from the Vatican on October 13, inviting everyone to take part in World Mission Sunday on October 19, 2025. He spoke with the tone of someone who’s seen faith move even in the hardest places—asking not only for help but for prayer. He recalled his years in Peru, where kindness built hope more than walls ever could.
“I invite every parish community, every family, and every believer to take part in this World Mission Sunday. Your prayers and your support will help spread the Gospel, build new churches, and sustain pastoral, educational, and health programs in missionary territories.
I know, from my years of service in Peru, how much these efforts mean. The generosity shown on this day reaches far beyond what we see—it renews lives, strengthens communities, and brings the joy of Christ where it’s most needed.
The world today, wounded by war and injustice, thirsts for hope. Each of us is called to be a missionary of that hope: through faith, compassion, and daily gestures of love.
Let us pray for all missionaries—priests, religious, and lay people—who offer their lives so that others may encounter the Lord’s mercy. And let us remember: mission is not only a task for some, but a shared responsibility for all who believe in Christ.
Thank you for everything you will do to help me help missionaries throughout the world. God bless you all.”
The Pope’s message brings us back to what matters most—prayer. It’s where every mission begins, the breath that keeps faith alive when words fall short. He reminds believers that even from afar, a prayer can cross oceans, lift those who serve, and keep hope moving where it’s needed most.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
