Pope Francis has again made history as the first Pope to launch a worldwide App which is intended for use of news, catechesis and evangelization. The app was available for download before the official launch, but remained locked. When the pope activated the app on May 17 by pushing a button marked “evangelizantur” (Latin for “they have been evangelized”) on an iPad, users around the world were notified.
“The app is a way for the church and our Holy Father to reach the growing number of the world’s people who have access to handheld mobile devices, a way to connect as the body of Christ,” said Father Andrew Small, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, who brought his iPad up to the pope for the launch. Father Small said social media helps the church call more people to be followers of Christ, “and if used properly the new media allow for a more intimate relationship between peoples and nations, fostering peace and mutual understanding.”
This app was developed with the collaboration of the Pontifical Mission Societies and Little iApps.
Missio App offers:
- Daily homilies from Pope Francis
- News Stories and Videos from Catholic News Service and news.va
- Easy Sharing by Facebook, Twitter, test message, e-mail, printing & copying
- Easy way to donate and help support the Pontifical Mission Societies
LINKS
- Links for Missio App on Google Play (Android) & iTunes (Apple)
- Little iApps website
– from Catholic Web Services
