The Pontifical Mission Societies

Pope urges Israeli, Palestinian leaders to 'act immediately' on Gaza

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:05:22 PST

Papal plea for peace

Wen Jiabao pledges school reform to counter economic crisis

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:03:10 PST

An education becomes a possibility for China's children

King of Bahrain donates plot of land to build a Catholic church

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:59:42 PST

A King responds to the Pope

People come for Mary’s blessing on their children and work

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:56:45 PST

They come in their thousands...

The real meaning of Christmas

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:03:50 PST

Perhaps now is the time to share the real meaning of Christmas

Follow that star!

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:05:53 PST

It's no surprise that the birth of Christ the Light of the World is celebrated at this dark turning-point in the year.

Abundant happiness does not need abundant possessions

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:31:58 PST

The shepherds in their humility and simplicity were able to recognize the greatness of the new-born baby.

Church Urged to Invest in Communication

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:34:36 PST

Social communications are vital for the outreach of the Church

Christian Agencies Respond to Cholera Crisis

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:32:36 PST

Cholera epidemic difficult to contain

Economic misery threatens peace

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:30:52 PST

Take up the cause of the poor and the marginalised

Msgr Joseph Xu Zhixuan, bishop of Wanzhou, dies

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:27:47 PST

Into his mother's arms, dying on her Feast.

Message for Peace 2009: the poor, wealth of the world

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:26:12 PST

The poor are the wealth of world society

Displaced are returning

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:23:42 PST

'The International aid is not sufficient, so the adult population is slowly returning to their land to harvest, mainly rice.'

Infinitesimal Moment of Infinite Hope

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:41:01 PST

At just one infinitesimal moment 2000 or so years ago, a child was born, one of thousands born all over the world on that day and, to the human eye, seemingly no different from any other child.

Prayers for kidnapped nuns continue

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:35:03 PST

Pray, pray and pray

The Catholic laity of Bombay organize 'Citizens against terrorism'

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:32:34 PST

Longing for peace...

'Mankind today feels the urgent need for examples of truly evangelical and coherent life.'

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:30:09 PST

Inspire in all the joy of following Christ

Pontiff Shares Sorrows of Mideast Christians

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:28:28 PST

Suffering with the suffering

Taiwan's archbishop to invite pontiff to visit Taiwan

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:26:29 PST

Celebrating Taiwan's anniversary?

African Faith Leaders Meet to Discuss Peace and Security

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:30:19 PST

Confront violence with peace