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How in the jubilee year can give hope in the world of politics. “To overcome resignation and despair, refusing to accept that corruption and self-advancement are inevitable in politics, and demanding honesty and accountability from people in public life.” In many parts of the world, especially in some of the longest-established democracies, people seem to […]

The martyrdom of Rutilio Grande confirms that there is no Christian love without commitment to one’s neighbour and that authentic community is built on truth, justice, and mercy. Father Grande was born was born on 5 July 1928 into a family of rural farmers near the same Salvadoran village where he would be killed by

In the rugged and fascinating land of Palestine, embroidery is much more than a simple craft tradition: it is a language that unites generations of Bedouin women, a tangible expression of their cultural identity and a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity. In a village near Ramallah, a diverse group of women meets

According to new data published recently by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Global military expenditure increased to $2718 billion in 2024, the 10th year of consecutive rises. The world’s 15 largest spenders in 2024 all increased their military expenditure. The global military burden—the share of global gross domestic product (GDP) devoted to military

Mother’s Day is celebrated in 46 out of 195 countries on five continents. The date varies from country to country. Surprisingly, each nation organises special events to celebrate motherhood and to thank the women who generate life, create it and defend it with constant care and support. The origin of Mother’s Day dates back to

Pilgrimage has long been part of the Jubilee experience, and the Jubilee 2025 has the eloquent motto “Pilgrims of Hope”.  The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most famous in the world. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Among the many pilgrimage routes that crisscross the globe, the

The cathedral of Hawassa in southern Ethiopia is dedicated to Mary, with the name Covenant of Mercy or Kidane Mihiret. Let’s explore the Ethiopian devotion to Mary. In Ethiopia, there are two deeply rooted devotions: the Cross and Mary. Emperor Zera Yakob, who reigned between 1434 and 1468, and who was a great legislator in

Every year, thousands of pilgrims come to pray, meditate and ask for the intercession of the Virgin Mary. The shrine is not only a place of Marian devotion, but also a symbol of unity for the Togolese people. Our Lady of Lake Togo, also known as Mother of Mercy, is a Marian shrine inaugurated in

Every year, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Conception of Muxima welcomes around two million pilgrims from all over Angola and beyond. They arrive seeking spiritual nourishment, with deep faith in God and confidence in the intercession of Mama Muxima, the patron saint of the Sanctuary. About 130 kilometres separate Luanda from the sanctuary

Nestled in the charming hills of the southern part of Rwanda, we find the only approved Marian apparition site in Africa, ‘’Our Lady of Kibeho’’. Kibeho, meaning ‘’let it be’’ in the Kinyarwanda language, is a small parish in Gikongoro Diocese.  Kibeho parish was founded in 1934 in the Nyaruguru district and is dedicated to