Tanzania. Pemba, a secret paradise
Nestled in the Indian Ocean northeast of Zanzibar, Pemba is a hidden gem. Renowned as the “Green Island” for its lush vegetation, it boasts pristine beaches, a magnificent sea, and a welcoming population that cherishes its Swahili culture. Just under 70 kilometres long and about twenty kilometres wide, steeped in Swahili culture, Pemba is surrounded […]
Ecuador. Witnessing the Gospel among the Chachi people
Father João Mponda is a young Mozambican Comboni missionary. He has been in Ecuador for three years, sharing his life and faith with the indigenous Chachi people. I have been at the San Lorenzo mission in Ecuador since 2022, accompanying the indigenous Chachi communities, also known as Cayapas, who live in the wild Esmeraldas area […]
Brazil. COP30. Comboni Family: “Responding to the Cry of the Earth and the Poor”
Members of the Comboni Family met in Belém to reflect on the impact of the COP30 sessions. They developed a plan of action for the Comboni Family. Their final message is below. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labour pains until now. And not only that, but we ourselves, who […]
Bible & Mission. Ezekiel, Prophet of Courage
The vocation of the prophet Ezekiel inspires us to live our own vocation and mission with simplicity, in the certainty that it is God who calls and strengthens us.Ezekiel, whose name means “God is my strength”, was a priest and the son of Buzi (cf. Ezekiel 1:3). He carried out his prophetic activity between 593–571 […]
Herbas & Plants. Warbugia ugandensis: a miraculous plant.
It is also known as the “Uganda Green Heart Tree”. This evergreen tree is a dominant species in Uganda, Kenya and parts of Ethiopia. It is regarded as an essential element of African traditional medicine by many healers and herbalists across the continent. The tree can grow to 5–30 m tall and 70 cm in […]
Reflection. From Anger to Forgiveness
From the rituals of ancient India to the approaches of modern peace activists, we learn that when we convert our anger into constructive energy, we lay the foundation for a world where every act of violence eventually gives way to the promise of peace. In the midst of violence, there arises a longing for peace. […]
The Philippines. Mission to the Peripheries
“A ladder hung over the darkness. Those six or seven metres down were remarkable. We reached the muddy ground where the shelters were. Several torches lit up the place and some people greeted us. A new apostolic presence for Comboni Missionaries’ novices began to take shape.” It is more than just a bridge. It all […]
Mission Diary. Uganda. The Karamojong people have reshaped my heart.
Father Inácio Manuel Mutatapuele talks about his mission among the Karimojong people in Uganda. “They have taught me to live simply, to be grateful for small things, and to trust in God’s providence.” In the dry, stony landscape of northeastern Uganda lies Karamoja, a region of striking contrasts, where beauty coexists with hardship, and resilience […]
Bible & Mission. Judith, Liberator of the People
Judith had a deep and unshakeable faith in God, and her story is a true example of love and faithfulness to Him. A wise and courageous woman, she is a symbol of commitment to life. Judith was a widow who lived in the city of Bethulia. She had been married to Manasseh. A woman devoted […]
Oral Literature. Hippopotamus, Elephant and Spider
Once upon a time, long ago, there was a terrible famine. The crops had failed and there was no food to be had on either land or water. Spider and his family had finished their store of food and were beginning to feel the first pangs of starvation. One day, Spider went to see Elephant […]
