In his 2024 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis says that the Church’s mission is directed towards all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian. This year’s theme, chosen by the Holy Father, is rooted in the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet,” reflecting the inclusive and urgent call to bring God’s love to everyone. In the text, the Pope reflects on the Gospel parable of the Wedding Banquet, where the king tells his servants “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find”.
World Mission Sunday, celebrated on the second to last Sunday of October, is a special day that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission efforts.
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Pope’s Message – World Mission Day 2024
Uthenga was Apapa – Chibalalitso 2024