Pope Leo XIV releases message for 100th World Mission Day

Pope Leo XIV released a message for the 100th World Mission Day centered on the theme "One in Christ, united in mission." The message invites the Church to renew its missionary commitment and awareness, using the motto "So that the world may believe."

The Pope emphasizes that missionary work stems from communion with Christ and is realized through the unity of disciples. He calls for communities to overcome conflicts, polarization, and distrust by cultivating reconciliation and fraternity. This centennial marks 100 years since the day was established in 1926. The year also observes the 100th anniversary of the encyclical *Rerum Ecclesiae*.

World Mission Day will be celebrated on October 18. To support the observance, the Missio Foundation has prepared various materials for parishes, dioceses, and missionary groups. These resources include a reflection by Giuseppe Pizzoli, director of the Missio Foundation, and liturgical suggestions for October Sunday celebrations prepared by students from the "Pio XI" Regional Pontifical Seminary. Additional materials include a missionary rosary guide and prayer schemes developed by the missionary commission of the Puglia Region.