There are at least three compelling reasons why American Catholics in particular ought to take seriously World Mission Sunday, an observance officially imposed by Pope Pius XI in 1926 but with earlier roots in the 19th century.
Praedicate Evangelium Praedicate evangelium (Preach the gospel is an Apostolic Constitution reforming the Roman Curia. It was published and promulgated on March 19, 2022, by Pope Francis; the document took effect on 5 June 2022. It abrogated and replaced Pope John Paul II s Pastor bonus of 1988.
Prior to the conclave that elected Pope Francis, the Cardinals who met together identified the need for a reform of the Vatican finances and a broader reform of the Roman Curia. Shortly after Francis was elected, work began on the reform of the Roman Curia. There was wide consultation including with the various bishops’ conferences around the world. By Fr Brian Lucas