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What should churches look for before sending someone to the mission field?

In this short Q&A from our partnership series with Missionary.com, Dr. Leonardo De Chirico discusses the kind of spiritual maturity, theological clarity, and church accountability that should shape missionary readiness.

Part of our video series on missions, church planting, and gospel ministry in Roman Catholic contexts.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/z-mkNoyNCI4?si=cwpgDBxez3x3xJs3

What Criteria Should Churches Use to Determine “Readiness” for Missionaries? | Leonardo De Chirico Leonardo De Chirico, Pastor of Breccia di Roma, shares the criteria we should consider for missionaries.Learn more about biblical missions at missionary.com.

Why are North Americans drawn to Roman Catholicism for its tradition, while Europeans resonate with it for its political voice?

In this month’s Vatican File #254, Dr. Leonardo De Chirico explores a growing divide:

In North America → attraction to doctrine, liturgy, and authority
In Europe → attraction to social teaching, diplomacy, and global influence

Same Rome. Two very different entry points.

But what does this mean for how we understand Roman Catholicism and how we respond?

Swipe through for key insights
Read the full article here: https://vaticanfiles.org/en/2026/05/vf254/