The Coronavirus pandemic has hit Brazil’s indigenous people even harder than the rest of the population. To protect themselves, some peoples retreated deep into the rainforest. 

It’s seven o’clock in the morning when the Capuchin friar Paolo Braghini sits down Continue reading →

On 14th August, due to Covid-19 restrictions, only a few invited guests were present in Nebbi Cathedral (North West Uganda) for the long-awaited episcopal ordination of Fr. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, and his instalment as bishop of Nebbi Diocese, which had Continue reading →

Eighty-three-year-old Comboni Fr. Alberto Anichini is energized by his ministry in northern Uganda. Fr. Alberto’s work in Uganda seemed to have come to a conclusion. While he recovered in Italy from years of medical complications due to a broken ankle, Continue reading →

When you go out to meet people, ideas and projects are born from their needs. This is what happens in the south of Chad, where needs are intertwined with desires for redemption. “Starting with learning to read and write. Sister Continue reading →

After leading for twenty-six years the Apostolic Vicariate of Esmeraldas, on the north-western coast of Ecuador, Monsignor Eugenio Arellano offered his resignation having reached the age limit. His commitment to environmental protection and education will remain in the hearts of Continue reading →

He risked his life to save many people. During the outbreak of Ebola, he stayed with the people he served. He was taken to heaven by Covid 19 on 11 November 2020, at the age of 74 years.

The sun Continue reading →

His ties with the mission in South Africa lasted all his life. It was there that he spent the best years of his life, enjoying much success but also facing many challenges and difficulties.  

Fr. Luis Carranza Cervantes  was Continue reading →

A youthful and happy man, he spent 17 years of his 58-year lifespan in Africa. He died of the Coronavirus.   

Fr. Antonio Gonzalo was born in Vigo (Spain), in the diocese of Tui-Vigo, on 25 July 1962. He entered Continue reading →

The sound of gunfire is coming closer. Billowing smoke can be seen in the distance. The area has become a battlefield between the government forces and the rebels. The missionaries realise it is time to go.

They gather their few Continue reading →

He is known by everyone for his long hair and sandals as he walks the streets of Salvador de Bahia in Brazil.

Wearing the ‘shoes of the mission’ for him meant being on the side of the poor and humble Continue reading →