Europe was the only continent to see a drop in its Catholic population, down by 240,000.
Former RTE special correspondent will speak in Kerry about his experience of visiting missionary projects in the Philippines and Korea.
World Mission Sunday calls the church to ‘go out’ as missionary disciples to bring the message of God’s tenderness and compassion to the entire human family.
Pontiff concerned by lack of fervour, joy, courage and hope in proclaiming message of Christ.
