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Catholic Church in Austria celebrates 100th World Mission Sunday
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Catholic Church observes 100th World Mission Sunday
The Catholic Church in Austria observed the 100th World Mission Sunday on October 18, 2026, through various masses and fundraising activities. During a sermon at Salzburg Cathedral, Archbishop Franz Lackner noted that a shared mission exists within diverse communities, while Bishop Manfred Scheuer stated that mission can begin with small gestures.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@VaticanNewsWorld Mission Sunday: Need and Solidarity in Focus
Vatican News
- Official source100 Jahre Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
Diocese of Linz
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 18, 6:13 AM Vatican News Deutsch Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
- Oct 19, 6:00 AM Diocese of Linz Deutsch 100 Jahre Weltmissionssonntag: Not und Solidarität im Fokus
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