The theme for this year, selected by Pope Francis, is inspired by the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet.”
Also in World Mission Sunday
Papal Message > Resources > What is Mission? > World Mission Sunday 2025 >World Mission Sunday is observed annually on the second to last Sunday of October, and this year it falls on 20 October. It is a day when Catholics around the world come together in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission work.
Find all your resources for World Mission Sunday in this section. Everything is free to download and use in your parish community.
