The following is the press release issued by the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches, regarding the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 101 st World Missions Day, to be held on Sunday 24 October 2027: The love of Christ sends us forth (cf.
2 Cor 5:14) Theme of the next World Mission Day 2027 “The love of Christ sends us forth” is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 101 st World Mission Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 October 2027. It speaks to the very heart of the Christian mission: the love of Christ, when received and lived out, becomes the driving force for proclaiming the Gospel and being a neighbor to everyone.
As the Holy Father recalled in his Message for World Mission Day 2026, “if unity is the condition of mission, love is its essence.” Indeed, the…
2 Cor 5:14) Theme of the next World Mission Day 2027 “The love of Christ sends us forth” is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 101 st World Mission Day, which will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 October
It speaks to the very heart of the Christian mission: the love of Christ, when received and lived out, becomes the driving force for proclaiming the Gospel and being a neighbor to
As the Holy Father recalled in his Message for World Mission Day 2026, “if unity is the condition of mission, love is its essence.” Indeed, the Church’s mission arises from the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ, is nourished by our encounter with Him, and takes the form of a concrete witness to fraternity, closeness and
Christ’s love does not leave us indifferent, but urges us to go beyond ourselves, to reach out to others and, above all, to reach out to those who are lonely, poor or