(ANS – Vatican City) – At the concluding Mass of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis encourages us to be like Bartimaeus in today’s Gospel and “entrust our blindness to the Lord” in order to be “a missionary Church that walks with her Lord through the streets of the world.” Marking the conclusion of the XVIth Ordinary General Assembly of the … Continue reading Pope Francis: May We Be a Church on the Move, Sharing the Joy of the Gospel

(ANS – Rome) – A driver’s license, the first voter’s card, an important journey, and many dreams to be fulfilled. These are the first things that come to mind when one thinks of turning 18, a milestone in life that is more like a departure, given the taste of autonomy and independence it has always carried. Yet, turning 18 is not always a celebration. For … Continue reading When Turning 18 is No Celebration: Life After Being at Home with the Family

(ANS – Donetsk) – The research/reflection of the Auxiliary Bishop of the Greek-Catholic Exarchate of Donetsk, Salesian Bishop Maksym Ryabukha, on what can be constructive and edifying in a destructive context such as that of war continues. In this third contribution, the Salesian prelate identifies the proximity of a Church united to her flock in the difficult time of trial. With the people, the Church … Continue reading Youth Ministry in Time of War, Part III: The Gift of a Church That Suffers

(ANS) – Fr. Gildasio Mendes, Councillor General for Social Communications, led a virtual meeting of International Salesian Social Communication Coordinators, where participants discussed progress, future plans, and initiatives to enhance the Salesians’ digital communication strategies. The meeting focused on upcoming events of global and regional importance, news and updates from regional coordinators, and the use of communication technology and skills for social transformation. The coordinators … Continue reading International Salesian Communication Coordinators Meet to Discuss Digital Communication and Charismatic Responsibility

(ANS – Rome) – The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival (DBGYFF) is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to discovering and nurturing the creative talents of young filmmakers from around the globe. Organized by the Salesians of Don Bosco, the festival aims to inspire and empower youth in the field of media while promoting social responsibility. It provides an exceptional platform for young filmmakers to showcase their … Continue reading Igniting Change: The Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival Celebrates Youth Creativity and Environmental Advocacy

(ANS – Rome) – Dialogue is a uniquely human activity and a crucial human characteristic where individuals or groups exchange opinions, thoughts, or points of view, consider different options, and even reflect on their beliefs, opinions, values, or biases. Dialogue is essential for mutual understanding, appreciation, and respect among individuals and groups, and it facilitates collaboration and decision-making. With a fundamental attitude of openness, dialogue … Continue reading Builders of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue

(ANS – Rome) Tomorrow [today], October 11, marks the World Day of Girls and Young Women, proclaimed by the UN in 2012. Around this time, the  “Terre des Hommes” NGO published a new report on the living conditions of minors on various continents. Since 2015, the female school population in the world has increased by 50 million, and the school completion rate of girls has improved. However, the number of … Continue reading A New Report Sheds Light on the Situation of Girls in the World

(ANS – Buenos Aires) – The Salesian Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá Province of South Argentina (ARS) has recently presented a summary of ‘Our Common Home: with children and young people towards a sustainable environmental mentality’, a project to raise awareness and commit to concrete actions for the care of the environment that the Province has implemented in eight Salesian houses, with the help of the Swiss Salesian … Continue reading Salesians with Children and Young People Towards a Sustainable Environmental Mentality

Dear Friend of the Salesian Missions,  We are happy to send you the Cagliero Life video of October linked to the monthly Salesian intention to be used as a tool for animation, discussion, and sharing within the various youth groups. You can watch the video on YouTube or by clicking the button below. This month, the topic is SHARING.We can say that Don Bosco was … Continue reading Cagliero Video – October 2024: SHARING

(ANS – Vatican City) – Spanish Salesian Cardinal Cristóbal Lopez Romero, Archbishop of Rabat, Morocco, currently in the Vatican as a member of the second session of the Synod on Synodality, representing the Episcopal Conference of North Africa, spoke on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the second press briefing held in the renovated Vatican Press Room, addressing the current synod. Asked about the German synod, with … Continue reading Card. López Romero, SDB, on the Synod: The Church Will Emerge More Catholic

(ANS – Jerusalem) – A year after the beginning of the conflict, the small Christian community in Gaza, which has seen its numbers halved, continues to face enormous challenges in the midst of violence that does not want to stop. In recent months, many people have sought refuge in churches, which have tragically become targets themselves. At the beginning of the war, an attack caused damage to an … Continue reading Holy Land – The Christian Community After a Year of War