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Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization

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Pope Leo XIV stated that unity in Christ is essential for effective evangelization in a message for the 100th anniversary of World Mission Day. Writing for the centennial observance on Oct. 18, the pope said that true missionary work stems from a spiritual bond with Christ and that being united allows the Church to better carry out its mission.

The pope described unity as the condition for mission and love as its essence. He encouraged the faithful to follow the example of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot, who founded the Association of the Living Rosary 200 years ago to support missionaries through prayer.

World Mission Day was established by Pope Pius XI in 1926 following his encyclical Rerum Ecclesiae, which stated that all Catholics are responsible for supporting missions. The centennial will be marked by Masses worldwide. Additionally, the pope is scheduled to celebrate the canonization of seven blesseds in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 19.

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