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Missionary mandate rooted in baptism, Pope Francis says

Jun 10, 2019

Pope Francis, in his message for World Mission Day, asked the Church to remember her ‘missionary awareness and commitment’, rooted... Read more

St. Anthony of Padua parish in Hargeisa, Somalia's sole Catholic church.

With just one place to worship, Somalia is a dangerous place for Christians

Oct 24, 2016

“Even if work has to be done silently, it is better to be here than not be here.” These are... Read more

Fr. Piero Gheddo with children in Hong Kong, 1967.

Church must reclaim its missionary identity, Italian priest says

Jun 24, 2014

As “Ad Gentes,” the only Italian magazine dedicated to the foreign missions, suspended publication last week due to a lack... Read more