Dioceses of Siena-Colle di Val d’Elsa-Montalcino and Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza to observe World Mission Sunday on 18 October

The Diocese of Siena-Colle di Val d’Elsa-Montalcino will observe World Mission Sunday on 18 October. This year marks the 100th centennial of the global mission day.

Don Gianfranco Poddighe, the coordinator for missionary pastoral care and cooperation between churches for the archdiocese, noted that the diocese cannot organize a mission vigil this year due to various diocesan commitments. Instead, the diocese will focus on the theme "One in Christ, United in Mission" through prayer and solidarity with poorer churches worldwide.

Parishes will collect offerings for the pontifical mission works. The diocese is also distributing posters and other awareness materials to help pastoral communities engage with the global Church. The observance follows a message from Pope Leo XIV.