Comboni Missionaries Ireland

The timeless magic of Jemaa el-Fnaa, the beating heart and treasure chest of secrets of the city of Marrakech. For a thousand years, the famous square of Marrakech has been transformed into an open-air stage, where dancers, storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, fakirs and fortune tellers perform. Some places release magic just by mentioning them. Jemaa […]

In Sudan’s sprawling refugee camps, where hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese have fled conflict and violence, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus live alongside the displaced, offering spiritual care, solidarity, and hope. In Sudan’s overcrowded refugee camps, where violence and scarcity are everyday challenges, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

From 24 to 27 July, hundreds of young people from the Comboni youth movements across Europe will gather in Milan, Verona, and Florence, Italy, in preparation for the Youth Jubilee in Rome. Together, they will contemplate the significance of hope in a world that is increasingly adrift. Today, our world is marked by such global

Today we take you to Ghana with the recipe to prepare a fresh drink based on ginger and lime: “Emudro”. Very popular in Ghana, this drink is perfect for the summer and can be prepared in just fifteen minutes. Time 15 minutes Serves 3   Ingredients 500 ml water 4 ginger roots 3 limes 30

A versatile plant renowned for its medicinal properties has been traditionally utilized across Africa for centuries. Microglossa pyrifolia, commonly known as the shrubby and climbing plant, exhibits distinctive characteristics. Its stem is adorned with a delicate covering of fine glandular pubescence, adding to its aesthetic allure and tactile appeal. The leaves, alternately arranged along the

The Churches of the Awakening were born in the Pentecostal sphere, they have experienced a boom since the 1990s, but on the Red Island, there is an ancient one that remains close to the spirit of its origins. In the central highlands of Madagascar, not far from Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Haute Matsiatra region,

A Comboni Deacon, Hendreson Harold Masanjala from Malawi, shares his vocational journey, offering a personal reflection on how God has guided him step by step into a life of mission and service. My upbringing was deeply rooted in the Catholic faith. Although my parents were not wealthy, they provided us with the most precious inheritance:

In this Jubilee year, it is not only the adolescent Carlos Acutis or the young Piergiorgio Frassati who will be canonised in the coming weeks, or Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, who was beatified last June, but there are many young people who, in their youth, have  strongly felt the fascination of Jesus and the

Traditionally prepared in teapots, this tea is a combination of sweetness and fresh notes of fresh mint. The tea ritual is a moment of conviviality and hospitality, with accessories that change if it is consumed in the city or in desert areas. For this summer season, it can be excellently served with ice cubes. Time

The plant is a cornerstone in traditional medicine across tropical Africa, revered for its myriad therapeutic properties. It is well integrated into the fabric of human life, healing, preserving cultural heritage and maintaining ecological harmony. Flueggea virosa, known for its dioecious nature, presents itself as a multi-stemmed shrub or occasionally as a spreading tree, reaching