Earlier version, Thursday 22 October
Catholic Church in Austria celebrates 100th World Mission Sunday
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Catholic Church observes 100th World Mission Sunday
First source report
The Catholic Church in Austria observed the 100th World Mission Sunday on October 18, 2026, through various masses and fundraising activities. During a sermon at Salzburg Cathedral, Archbishop Franz Lackner noted that a shared mission exists within diverse communities, while Bishop Manfred Scheuer stated that mission can begin with small gestures.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@VaticanNewsWeltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
Vatican News
- Official source100 Jahre Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
Diocese of Linz
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 18, 6:13 AM Vatican News Deutsch Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM Diocese of Linz Deutsch 100 Jahre Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
More from the Diocese of Linz
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Johannes Neuhauser's new play opens in Linz
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Benedictine Abbey of Kremsmünster hosts Adoratio Congress
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Diocese of Linz seeks volunteers for Advent wreath binding
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Diocese of Linz hosts lecture on economy, ethics and society
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Benedictine P. Johannes Pausch speaks on the finitude of life
- Oct 31, 9:02 AM PT Diocese of Linz offers special All Souls' Day services
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