DEAR brothers and sisters, for World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pope Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen the theme 'One in Christ, united in mission.'

The writings of Blessed Fr Paolo Manna—the founder of the Pontifical Missionary Union—form part of May's Missionary Meditations.

“You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8) DEAR brothers and sisters! These words were spoken by the Risen Jesus to His disciples just before...