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MISSION TO LOVE
Pope Leo XIV smiles while blessing a baby in St Peter’s Square—a gesture reflecting his closeness to the “little ones.” In his message for the centenary of World Mission Day in 2026, the Pontiff emphasizes: “The mission of the disciples and the Church as a whole is to continue the mission of Christ in the Holy Spirit: a mission born of love, lived in love, and leading to love” (§ 3).
Photo Credit: Francesca Pollio Fenton/aciafrica.org
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October 1 – St Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Patroness of the Missions 2 – International Day of Non-Violence 4 – International Day of Non-Violence 5 – International Day of Non-Violence 7 – International Day of Non-Violence 9 – World Post Day 10 – St Daniel Comboni 10 – World Mental Health Day 11 – International Day of the Girl Child 15 – International Day of Rural Women 16 – World Food Day 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 18 – World Mission Sunday 31 – World Cities Day November 2 – Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 2 – International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 6 – All Saints of Africa 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 14 – World Diabetes Day 15 – International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime 15 – World Day of the Poor 17 – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 18 – World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence 19 – World Toilet Day 20 – Africa Industrialization Day 20 – World Children’s Day 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 26 – World Sustainable Transport Day 29 – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 30 – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People |
THE WORLD STILL NEEDS THESE COURAGEOUS WITNESSES OF CHRIST
“Despite adversity and human limitations, they continue to give themselves joyfully, because they know that Christ himself and his Gospel are the greatest treasures we can offer.” (Pope Leo XIV)
CHURCH IN URUGUAY: POPE’S VISIT WILL STRENGTHEN FAITH AND HOPE
The Church in Uruguay has welcomed with great joy the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey, which will take place from 6 to 8 November 2026 as the first leg of his visit to Latin America.
NWU SCIENTISTS VALIDATE POWER OF MZANSI’S INDIGENOUS CANCER BUSH
North-West University researchers have discovered that the so-called cancer bush shows powerful laboratory activity against aggressive and drug-resistant cancers. This breakthrough bridges traditional Mzansi remedies with modern science, paving the way for an affordable, locally manufactured pharmacy product by 2027.
FREEDOM OF RELIGION AT STAKE
About ten years ago, alarming reports emerged of some so-called pastors who were coercing their congregants to do dangerous things – drinking petrol, for example, while being told the pastor had miraculously changed it into pineapple juice; or handling live snakes; or being sprayed in the face with insecticide as part of a ‘healing’ ritual.
LIVING THE MISSION AD GENTES IN KOROGOCHO
Inside Napenda Kuishi, a critical rehabilitation program led by the Comboni Missionaries, hope is brought to street-connected youth who are often feared or cast aside by society.
FAITH’S PERMEATING ACTION: A BISHOP’S VIEW
In this interview, the Archbishop of Marseille (France) engages openly with topics ranging from immigration to the revival of faith among the youth, to interreligious dialogue and to the rediscovery of true freedom.
REIMAGINING THE EVANGELIZING MISSION OF CATECHISTS IN AN AFRICAN SYNODAL CHURCH
In this article, the author argues for the promotion of Catechists morally, materially, and spiritually, as important agents of mission ad gentes. He sees the vocation of lay catechists as the cornerstone and future of the Church’s evangelizing mission.
MISSION FROM THE MARGINS IN THE VISION OF POPE FRANCIS AND POPE LEO XIV
As the Church reflects on its missionary activities and endeavours during 2026 World Mission Month, the Second Vatican Council’s decree Ad Gentes remains neither a relic of an earlier missionary era nor a completed programme.
THE CHURCH SENT TO BRING CHRIST TO THE WORLD
Based on his experience with the Nuer People in South Sudan, the author re-emphasizes mission ad gentes as an essential element of the Church. He argues that the Church exists because she has received a missionary mandate from Christ: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mk 16:15).
CONSCIENCE AND THE PRICE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Can faith survive the modern workplace? Writing as a Catholic lay professional, the author challenges believers to embody honesty, justice, and moral courage across all civic duties. He argues against a fractured life that isolates Sunday worship from everyday secular responsibility.
“I HAVE GREAT CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE”
In this interview, the newly appointed Archbishop of Addis Ababa shares his views regarding social and economic issues in the country, highlighting the hopes and priorities of the Church in a fast-moving society.
A BROTHERHOOD BUILT ON FAITH, LOVE, AND SERVICE
No sooner had the white smoke gone up and Robert Francis Prevost declared Pope Leo XIV than journalists began delving into his past. What was his history? Who knew him?
COMBONI MISSIONARIES IN ASIA
The Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus have been present in Asia since 1988, focusing primarily on evangelization and also vocation promotion and formation. Their work prioritizes mission awareness and the formation of new candidates while reaching out to those who have not yet encountered the Gospel.
A CALL FOR CONTEXTUAL WITNESSING
“When the Lord awakens a vocation, he thinks not only of what you already are, but of what you will one day be, in his company and in that of others” (CV $289).
OUR COMMON MISSIONARY MANDATE
“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation…” (Mark 16:15)
TICKETS AND TRAIN OF THOUGHTS
Fr. James Rossi was a deeply loved missionary, but he was also famously forgetful.
“GO TO UNIVERSITY AND GET A DEGREE: IF YOUR VOCATION IS TRUE, IT WILL NOT DIE”
I enthusiastically accepted the vocation promoter’s invitation to teach catechism in St Kizito’s parish.