Pope Francis, the missionary
Missio's National Director in England and Wales, Fr Anthony Chantry (pictured above with the late Holy Father) pays tribute to Pope Francis, the 'missionary Pope': I was twenty years old…
25th April 2025
Father Anthony pays tribute to our missionary Pope
I awoke this morning to the sad news of the death of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. No doubt, warm tributes will continue to be offered across the world…
21st April 2025
Fr Anthony’s blog: A surprising truth
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Francis as he continues to struggle with his health issues. I have it on good authority that, in spite of his present suffering,…
7th March 2025
Mission Rosary 24 – 28 February: Prayers for the Holy Father
Thank you for joining us each week for our Mission Rosary – Missio's beautiful way to pray for the world. This week we offer a Mission Rosary for the Holy…
24th February 2025
Pope’s Prayer Intention – February 2025
In February, we pray with Pope Francis that the Church will always welcome the hopes and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission through…
31st January 2025
Pope Francis Prayer Intention – October 2024
In October, we pray with Pope Francis that the Church may continue on the path of co-responsibility, which promotes the participation, communion and mission shared by priests, religious and laity.…
1st October 2024
‘God Bless Indonesia!’
The Holy Father’s current visit to Indonesia is the perfect time to reflect on the long tradition of mission in this diverse and vibrant country. Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia…
5th September 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: Growing in faith
Across the road from our Missio office there are a series of magnificent trees proud and welcoming, not haughty or threatening, but potent reminders of the beauty and splendour of…
10th July 2024