Catholic IntelligenceToday in the Church's year →
Search
If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Life & Family

Pope Leo XIV releases video message for 100th World Mission Sunday

First source report

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV released a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, marking the centenary of the celebration established by his predecessor, Pope Pius XI.

The theme for this year, "One in Christ, United in Mission," invites the Church to reflect on strengthening unity while following Christ and fulfilling the responsibility to share the Gospel with all people. The Pope noted that through Baptism, every person becomes a member of the Body of Christ with a unique role in the work of salvation.

In his message, the Pope expressed gratitude to those who have supported World Mission Sunday over the years. He shared that prayers and contributions from the faithful supported his own missionary work in Peru and helped prepare him to serve as an Augustinian missionary. He noted that the annual celebration was originally intended to help every diocese and parish understand the missionary task, increase prayer for evangelization, encourage missionary vocations, and support the Pontifical Mission Societies.

AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.

1 source31 reports12 languages

Read it in Italiano · Polski · Português · Deutsch · Français · Español · English · العربية · 日本語 · Nederlands · Slovenščina · Hrvatski

Read the source

Sources behind this story

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 31, 10:45 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  3. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  4. Oct 31, 10:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  5. Oct 31, 9:55 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives Villanova University and University of Notre Dame pilgrims
  6. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  7. Oct 31, 9:48 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  8. Oct 31, 9:46 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm elections
  9. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  10. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  11. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian municipalities' representatives
  12. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day
  13. Oct 31, 8:29 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
  14. Oct 31, 8:26 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Vatican AI conference participants
  15. Oct 31, 8:23 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  16. Oct 31, 8:15 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV's charity reaches 2,000 children in Ukraine
  17. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  18. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  19. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US midterm elections
  20. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Arturo Eduardo Fajardo expects Pope Leo XIV to revive faith in Uruguay
  21. Oct 31, 7:30 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  22. Oct 31, 6:56 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presented with book on Eucharistic miracle
  23. Oct 31, 6:17 AM PT · 39 sources Pope Leo XIV sends video message to Assisi peace meeting
  24. Oct 31, 5:52 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets 7000 students
  25. Oct 31, 5:34 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV approves Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi

More coverage of Pope Leo XIV

More Catholic news

Earlier version, Thursday 8 October

Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization

Earlier version, Wednesday 7 October

Pope Leo XIV releases message for 100th World Missionary Day

Earlier version, Wednesday 7 October

Pope Leo XIV to celebrate 100th World Missionary Day

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 6, 3:52 AM Diocese of Agrigento Italiano 100ª Giornata Missionaria Mondiale, il 18 ottobre
  2. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Polski Przesłanie wideo Ojca Świętego Leona XIV z okazji 100. Światowego Dnia Misyjnego (7 października 2026 r.)
  3. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Português Mensagem em vídeo do Santo Padre para o 100º Dia Mundial das Missões [18 de outubro de 2026] (7 de outubro de 2026)
  4. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Deutsch Videobotschaft des Heiligen Vaters Leo XIV. anlässlich des 100. Weltmissionssonntags (18. Oktober 2026)
  5. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Français Message vidéo du Saint-Père à l’occasion de la 100e Journée Mondiale des Missions (7 octobre 2026)
  6. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Italiano Videomessaggio del Santo Padre in occasione della 100ª Giornata Missionaria Mondiale (7 ottobre 2026)
  7. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Español Videomensaje del Santo Padre con motivo de la 100.ª Jornada Mundial de las Misiones (7 de octubre de 2026)
  8. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See Video message of the Holy Father Leo XIV on the occasion of the 100th World Mission Sunday (7 October 2026)
  9. Oct 7, 4:00 AM The Holy See العربية رسالة فيديو لقداسة البابا لاوُن الرّابع عشر في اليوم العالميّ المائة للرسالات [18 تشرين الأوّل/أكتوبر 2026]، 7 تشرين الأوّل/أكتوبر 2026
  10. Oct 7, 4:01 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Videomessaggio del Santo Padre in occasione della 100.ma Giornata Missionaria Mondiale
  11. Oct 7, 4:24 AM Holy See Press Office Español Videomensaje del Santo Padre con motivo de la 100.ª Jornada Mundial de las Misiones
  12. Oct 7, 12:45 PM The Catholic Sun World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
  13. Oct 7, 12:42 PM OSV News World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
  14. Oct 7, 7:24 AM Diocese of Asunción Español MENSAJE DEL SANTO PADRE LEÓN XIV PARA LA 100.ª JORNADA MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES
  15. Oct 7, 12:20 PM CathNews Australia How World Mission Sunday shaped Leo’s vocation
  16. Oct 7, 10:42 AM Diocese of Arlington Pope Leo XIV’s World Mission Sunday Message
  17. Oct 7, 5:27 PM Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan 日本語 教皇レオ十四世、2026年10月7日、「世界宣教の日100周年」に際してのビデオメッセージ
  18. Oct 7, 8:15 PM DOMRADIO.DE Deutsch Größte katholische Solidaritätsaktion / Der 100. Weltmissionssonntag soll Einheit der Kirche fördern
  19. Oct 7, 11:36 PM Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia del Nord العربية VIDEO MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV ON THE OCCASION OF THE 100TH WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
  20. Oct 8, 1:33 AM RKKerk.nl Nederlands Paus Leo XIV roept op tot eenheid en missionaire inzet in jubileumjaar Wereldmissiezondag
  21. Oct 8, 1:57 AM Katholiek Nieuwsblad Nederlands Pausboodschap voor Wereldmissiezondag: ‘Evangelisatie is werk van liefde’
  22. Oct 8, 1:54 AM Vatican News Slovenščina Video sporočilo svetega očeta Leona XIV. za 100. svetovni dan misijonov
  23. Oct 8, 1:01 AM Diocese of Rijeka Hrvatski 100. Svjetski dan misija – Misijska nedjelja (18. listopada 2026.) – poruka pape Lava XIV. i poruka predsjednika Vijeća HBK za misije bisku…
  24. Oct 8, 7:17 AM Diocese of Utrecht Nederlands Paus Leo XIV roept op tot eenheid en missionaire inzet
  25. Oct 8, 5:55 AM The Catholic Sun World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
  26. Oct 8, 11:00 AM Catholic Review World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life,’ says Pope Leo
  27. Oct 8, 7:57 AM Catholic News Agency Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization
  28. Oct 8, 9:18 AM National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV Says Unity Is Necessary for Evangelization
  29. Oct 8, 7:57 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization
  30. Oct 8, 6:30 PM The Catholic Leader Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelisation
  31. Oct 8, 3:57 AM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Says Unity is Necessary For Evangelization

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 31, 10:45 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Francesco Cavina as Special Apostolic Visitator for Medjugorje
  2. Oct 31, 10:17 AM PT · 8 sources Pope Leo XIV receives delegations from earthquake-affected municipalities in Central Italy
  3. Oct 31, 10:16 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed push to rebuild after earthquakes
  4. Oct 31, 10:15 AM PT Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  5. Oct 31, 9:55 AM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV receives Villanova University and University of Notre Dame pilgrims
  6. Oct 31, 9:51 AM PT · 54 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru
  7. Oct 31, 9:48 AM PT · 10 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 101st World Mission Day
  8. Oct 31, 9:46 AM PT · 31 sources Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in US midterm elections
  9. Oct 31, 9:45 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Pontifical Academy for Life meeting
  10. Oct 31, 9:41 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV sets prayer intention for November 2026
  11. Oct 31, 9:07 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian municipalities' representatives
  12. Oct 31, 8:38 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV selects theme for 101st World Mission Day
  13. Oct 31, 8:29 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication
  14. Oct 31, 8:26 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Vatican AI conference participants
  15. Oct 31, 8:23 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV: AI decisions on human life must never be delegated
  16. Oct 31, 8:15 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV's charity reaches 2,000 children in Ukraine
  17. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV approves safeguards for Holy See employees
  18. Oct 31, 8:00 AM PT · 13 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 2 Synod undersecretaries
  19. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 14 sources Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US midterm elections
  20. Oct 31, 7:31 AM PT · 2 sources Bishop Arturo Eduardo Fajardo expects Pope Leo XIV to revive faith in Uruguay
  21. Oct 31, 7:30 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru
  22. Oct 31, 6:56 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV presented with book on Eucharistic miracle
  23. Oct 31, 6:17 AM PT · 39 sources Pope Leo XIV sends video message to Assisi peace meeting
  24. Oct 31, 5:52 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV meets 7000 students
  25. Oct 31, 5:34 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV approves Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi

More coverage of Pope Leo XIV

Discussion

Loading discussion…

Catholic News · Comments are signed by readers with a verified address.