A World of Mission – August 2026 Highlights

Website & email summary World Mission News is compiled from Agenzia Fides, the official news service of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

Africa. Trinitarians celebrate 100 years of mission in Madagascar.

Africa. Catholic community in Mozambique mourns Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, who was killed in his residence in June.

Africa. Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) identifies young people as pastoral priority.

Asia. In India, demonstrations by young people are “awakening the country’s democratic conscience.”

Asia. Indonesian Jesuit calls for compassion as tragedies mount for migrants in the Mediterranean.

Asia. One year before World Youth Day Seoul 2027, church and civil authorities move into full operational phase.

Asia. First Franciscan missionary symposium in Asia begins.

Latin America/Caribbean. The Manual of Latin American Ecclesial Communities to address the addiction crisis.

Latin America/Caribbean. Archdiocese of Bogotá brings aid and hope to Cuba.

Latin America/Caribbean. Catholic Community of Pourcine Pic Makaya in Haiti brings clean water to new families.

Latin America/Caribbean. Earthquake strikes Andean region of Junín; the ecclesial community involved in relief efforts.

Vatican. Pope to the Pontifical Mission Societies: Let us walk together in an “ongoing missionary conversion.”

Other August Encounter Updates:

Letter from the Executive Director
2027 Conference
2026 Annual Meeting (Virtual)
Membership Directory Form
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Seeks Mission Director