International Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies

In his address to the members of the Superior Council of the Pontifical Mission Societies, the Holy Father said:

"Dear friends, again my gratitude to all of you of the Pontifical Missionary Societies, who in different ways are committed to keeping high the missionary awareness of the local Churches, driving them to more active participation in the missio ad gentes, with the formation and sending of men and women missionaries and aid to the younger Churches. My heartfelt gratitude also for the reception and formation of priests, women religious, seminarians, and laymen in the Congregation's Pontifical Colleges. While I entrust your ecclesial service to the protection of Mary Most Holy, Mother of the Church and Queen of the Apostles, I bless you all from my heart."

(Source: Agenzia Fides)