The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS USA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Father Roger J. Landry as the new National Director, effective January 2025.
Today, the Vatican released Pope Francis's message for World Mission Sunday 2024. In the text, the Pope reflects on the Gospel parable of the Wedding Banquet, where the king tells his servants “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find”.
It is a pleasure to address these few words to you as the envoy of Pope Francis to the United States.
"I continue to follow with great sorrow what is happening in Israel and Palestine," Pope Francis said on Sunday at the end of his weekly Angelus prayer.
In his Apostolic Exhortation C'est la Confiance, Pope Francis reflects on the unwavering confidence in God's merciful love, inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. Marking the 150th anniversary of her birth, the Holy Father calls all believers to embrace trust in God's infinite mercy, just as Saint Thérèse did throughout her life.
This massive earthquake was a devastating catastrophe, adding to the misery and despair caused by eleven years of war.
“Todos, todos, todos.” This is a phrase that Pope Francis repeated throughout his time in Lisbon, Portugal, for World Youth Day.
Father Faryadd Anser, who hails from Pakistan, acknowledged that when he turned 17, he dreamed of becoming a famous singer and leading the life of a wealthy star.
October 2nd holds a special place in the hearts of countless believers worldwide, for it marks the day of Guardian Angels.
Cameroon, located in Central Africa on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea, holds a profound place of importance within my heart.
My visit to Kenya forever changed my life and helped me understand what we mean when we say that God calls us all to service, even in different ways.
“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, […]
