A World of Mission – December 2025 Highlights

This month’s World Mission News is compiled from Agenzia Fides, the official news service of the Pontifical Mission Societies and VoiceAfrique Catholic News Analysis.

Vatican. Cardinal Tagle celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving for Saint Newman, Patron of Urbaniana University. 

Vatican. Turkey and Lebanon: Leo XIV’s journey and prayer amidst the wounds of the Church and the world. 

Africa. Digital learning strengthens Catholic sister’s impact across Africa. 

Africa. Justice is the heart of climate action: a conversation with Ashley Kitisyav on African faith, fossil fuels, and a just transition. 

Asia. Bishops appeal for truce and peace in Cambodia. 

Asia. A call to dialogue and overcoming hatred between North Korea and South Korea. 

Latin America. Pontifical Mission Societies and the National Office for Catholic Education join forces in Peru for missionary formation. 

Latin America. New Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies appointed in Guatemala. 

Other Encounter Updates from December 2025:

Letter from the Executive Director
Board Candidates – Remember to Vote!
Congratulations to Our Episcopal Advisor
Annual Meeting Recap
End of Year Appeal
Member Opportunity – Share Your CST Impact!