One in Christ, united in mission is the theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for World Mission Day that celebrates its centenary on Sunday 18 October 2026. The theme recognises that mission is not the work of individuals alone, but of an entire Church moving together in faith. It speaks to a unity that goes beyond agreement or belonging; an active, lived commitment to bringing God's love i...

By Courtney Mares Pope Leo XIV told inmates at a correctional facility in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, on 22 April that "no one is excluded from God's love" and "God never grows tired of forgiving." "Each of us, with our unique stories, mistakes and sufferings, remains precious in the Lord's eyes," he said to the incarcerated men and women gathered. "We can say this with certainty, because J...

A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across several continents over more than 30 years for Perth woman, Margaret Talbot, or Sr Mary Margaret of the Eucharist as she is now known. Photo: Jamie O'Brien A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across s...