Brazil. Resistance and Resilience of a People
Two young lay Comboni missionaries talk to us about their experience among a people fighting for their rights and dignity. 25 minutes have passed since the last whistle of that endless train with 300 carriages and 4 km long, and now another one is already arriving. As time goes by, we pay more and more […]
India. A mission among the tea-growers
Among the ethnic groups of the Indian state of West Bengal, the missionaries accompany a Christian community that is very poor but proud of its roots. A single asphalt road winds through the brilliant green of tea shrubs. Arriving in the evening, along the way you come across motorbike headlights or cell phone flashlights. Groups […]
African Cuisine. Uganda
As African proverb says: “African food is not just a cuisine, it’s a cultural adventure”. This summer we travel to different countries to test the aromas and variety of African Cuisine. Uganda Our journey starts in Uganda. It is a landlocked country in East Africa. The country is known as ‘the Pearl of Africa’ for […]
The Baboon and the Tortoise
One evening when the tortoise was crawling slowly home, he met the baboon on his path. “Hello, old fellow”, said the baboon heartily, “Have you found much to eat today?” “No”, the Tortoise replied sadly. “Very little indeed.” The baboon danced up and down, chortling with laughter at an idea which had just come to […]
Peru. The Feast of the Sun
June 24th marks one of Peru’s main holidays: Inti Raymi, in the Quechua language, which means “Festival of the Sun”. It is the most important cultural event in Cusco, which was the capital of the empire. The Inca Pacha Kutiq (1418-71) founded the Inca Empire. In the Quechua language, Inca means ‘lord’, ‘king’, ‘monarch’, ‘emperor’ […]
Mali. Timbuktu, the City of 333 Saints
In all religions, we find cities called “holy” due to the presence of the supernatural within their walls. We can mention Jerusalem for Christians and Jews, Mecca and Medina for Muslims, Benares for Hinduism and Sarnah for Buddhism in India, etc. But Timbuktu is called holy by the sages and believers who have lived there […]
Syria. The courage to make a fresh start
A journey to the last Christian village in the mountains of Syria where the language of Jesus is still spoken. This pilgrimage site was almost wiped out during the war. Now there is hope again. Thanks also to a courageous nun. As Ilias tells his story, he repeatedly strokes a wooden beam with his hand. […]
Advocacy & People. Angie Torres: a refugee among refugees
Forced to flee Colombia, she has managed to rebuild her life in Ecuador. Now she defends the human rights of migrants and in particular of women, who often suffer violence and have fewer opportunities. Some stories keep hope alive, especially when, despite enormous initial difficulties, they reveal the possibility of significant changes that alter the […]
Africa. To make a difference
A climate activist, a cultural producer and a writer. Three African women with a proposal: Redefining the African narrative. Vanessa Nakate is much more than an African Greta Thunberg, because the reality of the continent is more complex than that of Europe when reflecting on the effects of climate change. However, the Swedish activist inspired […]
African military spending up 22% in 2023 with DRC leading the push
African military spending rose by 22% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new report, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeing the biggest increase to its military budget globally at 105% as the central African country battles multiple security threats. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in a new report on world […]