Greenland. The community of sun and ice.
Having come to the world’s attention, Greenland has asserted its autonomy and independence. There is a small but growing Catholic community in the country. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in “buying Greenland.” Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede has responded firmly: “We are not for sale, and we never will be.” The country […]
Herbs & Plants. Sarcocephalus latifolius. The plant’s healing ability.
African traditional healthcare systems use medicinal plants. They are among the oldest and most diverse systems of healthcare, and they remain the most accessible and affordable health resource. One such highly valued medicinal plant is Sarcocephalus latifolius (Smith), the African peach, which belongs to the plant family Rubiaceae. The generic name of this plant is […]
Mission Diary. Ecuador. Committed to the mission
Fr. Vicent Turinawe talks about his missionary experience in the Río Onzole area of the Esmeraldas vicariate. “As missionaries, we are called to be people who dare to dream and build, even when the results seem slow or uncertain.” I arrived in Ecuador in October 2022. Having come from Uganda, I was used to a […]
Mexico-United States. Tijuana. Resilience and Hope
‘During its 38 years of operation, Casa del Migrante has welcomed more than 270,000 people through its doors,’ said Fr. Pat Murphy, who stepped down in September after 12 years as director of the Scalabrini Centre, the oldest migrant assistance facility on the Tijuana border. This year, the House of the Migrants has celebrated 38 […]
Mexico-United States: To offer hope to many migrants.
‘La Casa del Migrante’ in Ciudad Juárez provides food, medical care, and psychological, legal and spiritual support. The distance from Ciudad Juárez to El Paso is short – just over twenty kilometres – but it is now nearly impossible to cross if you want to leave the Mexican city behind, enter the US, and pursue […]
On the Road. Many decisions to make in life.
We need to ask ourselves if the choices and the decisions we make every day are truly good, positive, ethical, and virtuous choices. If you were asked what makes you human, different from the rest of God’s creatures, what would you say? Can you answer right away or are you now trying to list what […]
Herbs & Plants. Balanites Aegyptiaca. A multi-purpose tree.
Balanites aegyptiaca is commonly known as desert date or Egyptian balsam. It is a small to medium-sized dry-land shrub or tree belonging to the Zygophyllaceae plant family. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat and manage a wide range of diseases. This plant is multi-branched, growing up to 10m in height with a spherical […]
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 […]