Witnesses of the Jubilee: Fr. Ezekiel, Martyr of Hope for the Amazon Forest.
“I love you all and I love justice. Let us not approve violence, even if we are treated violently. The Father who is speaking to you has received death threats. Dear brothers, if my life belongs to you, so will my death.” Forty years have passed since the murder of Father Ezechiel Ramin, a young […]
NIGERIA. Zobo, The Nigerian summer drink
Tasty and refreshing, Zobo is a Nigerian drink made from hibiscus leaves with typical red hues, perfect for summer. Time 20 minutes Serves 3-4 Ingredients 300 g dried hibiscus leaves 1 litre water, 400 ml pineapple juice 1-2 blended ginger roots, 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 200 ml orange juice ice […]
Bolivia. The Andean potato
Andean communities have a special process for freezing and drying potatoes. We take a look. The terms ch’uño or tunta come from the Quechua and Aymara languages, spoken in the Andes, Peru and Bolivia. Both terms mean “frozen and dried potatoes”, used for their conservation in the Andes. Of course, both products have different production […]
Morocco. The charm of a square.
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 […]
Mission Diary. A lifeline for South Sudanese refugees
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 […]
Comboni Youth Jubilee. To live is to hope
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 […]
Ghana. Emudro, a refreshing ginger drink
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 […]
Herbs & Plants Microglossa pyrifolia. A Botanical Treasure.
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 […]
Madagascar. Soatanana. The “City of Goodness”
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, […]
Vocation Story. God has patiently shaped me
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: […]