Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations

Pope Asks Catholics to Support Missions

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to commit to bringing Christ to the world through prayer and donations.

to the sweet and joyful task of bringing Christ Jesus our hope to the ends of the earth.

In a video message, Pope Leo asked every Catholic parish to observe World Mission Sunday on Oct. 19 and take up the annual collection supporting Catholic missionary work.

Pope Leo's message was released on Oct. 13, in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV supports Catholic missions.

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