Witnesses of the Jubilee. Mons. Rolando Álvarez
The Nicaraguan bishop, Monsignor Rolando Álvarez Lagos, who has been living in exile since January 2024, is among the most prominent victims of the religious persecution carried out by the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, against the Catholic Church since 2018. If there is one person that Daniel Ortega and […]
Advocacy & People. Adenike Oladosu. Climate Change: Time to Act.
Nigerian ecofeminist Adenike Titilope Oladosu is the founder of I Lead Climate Action, an initiative aimed at empowering women and youth to combat climate change. Furthermore, she provides expertise on sustainable agriculture in areas where desertification directly impacts food security. We talked with her. She has represented Nigerian youth at numerous international conferences. She participated […]
Oral Literature. Rice, the food of the Gods.
A long time ago, on the island of Java, there were no rice plants. The people only grew cassava for their daily food, as rice was reserved for heaven. At that time, rice was considered the food of the gods. In those days, man was permitted to visit heaven by walking on the clouds. The […]
Africa. The runner of the savannahs
The ostrich is not only a symbol of African fauna, but also a bird with extraordinary adaptability, with a key role in ecosystems and for the human economy. However, its future in some regions is at risk. The African ostrich (Struthio camelus) is not only the largest and fastest bird in the world, but also […]
Kenya. A future of hope for the people of Kitelakapel
Three Comboni Lay Missionaries share their experience: “The importance of walking alongside people, respecting their ideas and rhythms, no matter how difficult.” The rainy season is a time of expectation and hope. For the Pokot people, who live in western Kenya, in the districts of West Pokot and Baringo, it is considered a divine blessing. […]
Vocation Story. Being faithful to his calling
“Comboni’s spirituality and dedication to serving others are the driving forces behind my vocation and mission.” Fr. Daniel Chisha, from Zambia, talks about his vocation journey. I come from Kasama in the Northern Province of Zambia, and I am Bemba by tribe. I was raised in a devout Catholic family and joined the altar servers […]
Advocacy & People. Carlos Mallo Molina: a new generation of environmental stewards.
He helped lead a sophisticated, global campaign to prevent the construction of Fonsalía Port, a massive recreational boat and ferry terminal that threatened a biodiverse 170,000-acre marine protected area in the Canary Islands, Spain. Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory in the Atlantic Ocean. Its southwestern waters are home to […]
Oral Literature. The Crocodile and the Cockerel.
Once upon a time, the crocodile was king of the animals. He was holding court one day. He sat majestically on his throne as he received petitions from his subjects and issued orders. A large crowd had gathered at the court on that day. His large size alone elicited awe. His large teeth elicited fear. […]
People & Culture. The Andes. The wool of the gods
Alpacas, vicuñas, guanacos and llamas are essential to life for Andean peoples. These animals are used as a source of food, clothing and as a means of transportation. Their skins were more precious than gold to Incas. Camelids, who have inhabited the Andes for more than three million years, are one of the greatest treasures […]
Mission Dairy. Chad. Gestures of Hope
Even behind bars, new life is celebrated. Seven young inmates were baptized in Klessoum Prison, in the Chari-Baguirmi Region in the heart of Chad. Father Renzo Piazza, head of prison ministry, describes it for us. The activities of the small team in charge of prison pastoral care include preparing for the weekly Mass, teaching men […]
