Pope Leo XIV and the Missionary and Synodal Global Village.
The search for peace, justice and truth. These will be the guiding principles of his pontificate. A church that is open to the challenges of the world, missionary and synodal. In his first speech as Pontiff, which was just over 530 words to ‘the city and the world’, Leo XIV pronounced the word “peace” nine […]
Senegal. Climate. The ‘Plastic Man’.
Modou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future. In a quiet corner of Medina Gounass, on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal, one man has taken it upon himself to breathe new life into a place many had abandoned. Where mountains of plastic waste once sprawled, a green oasis has […]
Bolivia. Santa Vera Cruz Tatala, the feast of fertility
The feast of Santa Vera Cruz marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of a new life cycle. It is considered the feast of fertility for the regeneration of human and animal life. According to oral narratives, the festival was anciently celebrated on a stone bearing the sign of a cross, a symbol […]
Cambodia. Giving Dignity
The Catholic Church is addressing the social challenges of Sihanoukville. In the face of the human trafficking crisis and social injustice, the response is both spiritual and humanitarian. Over the years, the port city of Sihanoukville, located on the southern coast of eastern Cambodia, has become a crossroads of various social and political issues. At […]
Jubilee Year. Bringing Hope to Politics
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 […]
Witnesses of the Jubilee. Fr. Rutilio Grande. Committed to Justice and Peace.
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 […]
Palestine: Embroidery as a Symbol of Hope and Resilience
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 […]
Global military expenditure sees steepest rise since the end of the Cold War
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 […]
Worldwide Love for Mothers
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 […]
Discovering Life on the Camino.
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 […]