Events

On the occasion of World Missionary Day, which will be celebrated next October, Pope Francis invites the faithful around the world to rediscover the joy of the Gospel as a missionary force born of the gratuitousness of God's love.

On the occasion of World Migrant and Refugee Day (4-5 October 2025), Pope Leo recognises migrants as authentic missionaries of hope.

9 August, International Day of Indigenous Peoples, an opportunity to highlight indigenous cultures and to renew our commitment to social justice.

18 July, the anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth, marks Nelson Mandela International Day established by the United Nations in 2009.

In this message, Pope Francis invites journalists to be like 'gold diggers' who unearth and spread sparks of hope.

11 May 2025 we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations with the theme 'Believe, Hope, Love', inspired by St Augustine.

12 April 2025 marks World Street Children's Day, an occasion to raise awareness of the reality of millions of children.

On 24 March 2025, the Church celebrates the 33rd Day of Prayer and Fasting in memory of the missionary martyrs. The theme chosen for this year is Go and Invite.

A moment of prayer prepared by the women of the Cook Islands on the theme " I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14).

World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking: solidarity, hope and concrete action against human trafficking.