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South Korea. The Haenyeo, “Women of the sea”.

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026
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The historic tradition of Jeju Island: the haenyeo, or “women of the sea”. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
They go out to sea in groups. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
The haenyeo respect nature, so their fishing is sustainable. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
Female divers in Jeju perform shamanic rituals for Yeongdeung Halmang, the sea goddess. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
The haenyeos clean their catch of sea and divide the catch equally. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
In 2016, UNESCO declared the Haenyeo an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
A haenyeo teaches the technical skills of breath-hold diving.  Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
The Jeju divers have a place in Korean history for what they have represented for Korean women. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt
Haenyeo still exist, but in much smaller numbers than before. In 2024, Jeju's provincial government counted 2,839, but 90% were aged 60 or over. Photo: FAO/David Hogsholt

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Fr. Alessio. “To share our lives”.

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

“Sometimes I think the only way to talk about God is to remain silent and offer an embrace full of tenderness and hope,” Father Alessio Geraci, an Italian Comboni Missionary, tells us about his missionary experience on the outskirts of Continue reading →

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Witnesses

Sr. Tere. “I learned patience and resilience”

April 1, 2026

Comboni missionary Sister Tere Soto, from Mexico, talks to us about her commitment to women, listening to them and sharing their struggles and projects.

During my years in Africa, I admired the remarkable work of women. They are responsible for Continue reading →

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Fr. Pepe. “Look at my face”

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Father Pepe Girau Pellicer describes the experience at the Ankanful prison in Ghana. “We experience the mission in its dual dimension of proclaiming the Gospel and promoting humanity.”

The large Ankanful prison complex is located about six kilometres from Cape Continue reading →

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Fr. Marnecio. “Things do not happen by chance.

April 1, 2026

From a simple life in the Philippines to missionary work in Africa and Brazil, Fr. Marnecio Quarteros ’s vocation journey is a testament to God’s love, guidance, and purpose, shaping him to realise that things do not happen by chance. Continue reading →

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Sr. Rosa María. “I try to empower our people”

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Mexican Comboni nun, Sr. Rosa María del Socorro, talks to us about her experience in one of the most difficult areas of the Dominican Republic.

I worked for several years in Chad, Africa; among the indigenous Mazatec people in southern Continue reading →

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Pope Leo and Youth. “You are the hope for today and for tomorrow.”

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

In recent months, Pope Leo has invited young people to “act with joy and perseverance” and to “be open to what the Lord has in store for you.”

Addressing the youth of the Rome diocese, the Pope expressed joy at Continue reading →

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Youth in Action

Have a goal and a positive purpose

March 5, 2026

One of the most important things for a happy, meaningful life is to have a goal, a positive purpose that does good for others and for ourselves. It can be helping in the community, supporting in a shelter for the Continue reading →

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Why Not?

How to be a “Silent Person”

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Silence is essential for prayer, interior lives and personal sanctification. External silence is a powerful manifestation of a person’s serenity, calmness, tranquillity and peacefulness.

A person who enjoys and keeps silence is a revered person and pleasant to deal with. Continue reading →

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Questions & Answers

Ruth. Persevering In Love

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Ruth is a Moabite woman who, after the death of her husband, decided to take care of her mother-in-law and, to do so, abandoned her land and immigrated to Israel. A faithful woman of great faith, she will be a Continue reading →

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