Papua New Guinea. Peter To Rot. “I am here because of my faith”
On 19 October 2025, World Mission Day, Pope Leo XIV will canonise Peter To Rot, the first saint of Papua New Guinea. The Tolai people live on the Gazelle Peninsula, in the northeast of the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. They are one of dozens of ethnic groups that populate the archipelago […]
World Mission Day. Pope Francis: keeping alive the spark of hope
This year, World Mission Day will be celebrated on 19 October, in the context of the Jubilee Year. Pope Francis has chosen the theme “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples.” In his message, Pope Francis says that this year’s World Mission Day, taking place within the Jubilee Year, has at its core “hope.” For this […]
Pope Leo XIV. Formed by the fire of Mission.
In this missionary month, Bishop Adolfo Zon Pereira of Alto Solimões, Amazonia, Brazil, reflects: “To the Chair of Peter, Pope Leo brings the experience of a shepherd with the smell of the sheep, of a missionary who learned to evangelise on his knees, while listening.” In the silence of the peripheries, where the Gospel often […]
Bible & Mission. The “Yes” of Abraham
Abraham’s “yes”, trusting in God’s word to him, should be a source of inspiration for all of Jesus’ missionary disciples. Vocation is a gift from God, and all of us who are loved by God are called by Him. However, understanding our vocation also requires learning from many people who were called by God, who […]
Oral Literature. The Origin of the Dog and Cat
After God had finished creating the Earth, the animals, and human beings, He decided to take a walk among them without being recognised; rather, He intended to test the men and women He had created. He therefore transformed Himself into a poor man, adorned with monkey skins, and, with a staff and a saddlebag, walked […]
Brazil. The forest speaks our language
New initiatives can preserve and enhance indigenous traditions. The importance of education among indigenous peoples. Pope Francis said, “Let us listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. The indigenous people of the Amazon remind us that we are not masters of nature, but part of it.” In the beating […]
Colombia. “Small” fish dying.
In September, Donald Trump blew up three boats, calling the 17 passengers on board ‘dangerous terrorists and drug traffickers’ from the Tren de Aragua gang. A Comboni missionary living in one of the high-cocaine-producing areas sent us the following reflection. For over 20 years, we Comboni Missionaries have been present in Tumaco, Colombia, one of […]
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 […]