Hope, unity and action at heart of Pope’s message In his message for World Mission Sunday, Pope Francis highlights hope and unity, and emphasises how people can collectively turn faith into action. The message, 'Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples', was published on 6 February, ahead of the celebration of World Mission Sunday on 19 October. This message aligns with the 2025 Jubilee theme, 'Pilgrims of Hope,' reinforcing the link between faith and concrete action. In the message, Pope Francis calls on everyone to strengthen global solidarity in response to growing humanitarian challenges and for deeper collaboration across cultures and societies, emphasising that the Church’s universal mission is to unite people, bridging divides through shared compassion and service. He said true mission was not about reaching out from a distance but about journeying side by side with the people most in need, embodying the love and compassion of Christ. To read the full article, visit the CathNews website. Image source: Catholic Mission
Pitt appointed Australian ambassador to Holy See The Australian Government has appointed former Nationals MP Keith Pitt as the new Australian ambassador to the Holy See. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong formally announced the appointment on Sunday. 'Mr Pitt served Australia as a member of the federal Parliament from 2013 until 2025', Senator Wong said. Senator Wong also said that 'Mr Pitt looks forward to continuing his public service in a new role advocating Australia’s interests in the Holy See, particularly in 2025 as the Holy See celebrates a Jubilee year, expecting 35 million visitors to Rome'. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference congratulated Mr Pitt on his appointment. To read the full article, visit the CathNews website. Image source: Facebook