Day: January 8, 2026

Salesian Social Works, Salesian World News

Aleppo, New Armed Clashes: At Least Seven Victims. Educational Activities Suspended for Security Reasons

(ANS – Aleppo) – At least seven people, including six civilians, were killed in armed clashes that erupted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Aleppo, northern Syria. The fighting involved Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with both sides blaming one another for the recent escalation, while negotiations between the parties have been stalled for several months. According to local sources, drone strikes and fighting in densely populated areas caused civilian and … Continue reading Aleppo, New Armed Clashes: At Least Seven Victims. Educational Activities Suspended for Security Reasons

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Salesian Education, Salesian World News

Salesian Polytechnic University and Salesian Social Network of America Present the ‘Guide to Social-Emotional Development for Educators in Salesian Social Works’

(ANS – Quito) – The Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS), together with the Salesian Social Network of America (RASS), has presented a Guide to Social-Emotional Development for Educators in Salesian Social Works. This publication is the result of a research process promoted by the Salesian Social Network of America (RASS), in collaboration with the Psychology team of the Salesian Polytechnic University – Ecuador and the Salesian Project Ecuador (PSE). The initiative aims to … Continue reading Salesian Polytechnic University and Salesian Social Network of America Present the ‘Guide to Social-Emotional Development for Educators in Salesian Social Works’

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Rector Major, Salesian World News

San Cataldo Prepares to Welcome the 11th Successor of Don Bosco: A Historic Event Marking the Centenary of the Salesian Presence

(ANS – Rome) – The Sicilian town of San Cataldo, in the Province of Caltanissetta, is preparing to experience two special days—Saturday, January 10, and Sunday, January 11, 2026—filled with meaning, emotion, and shared pride for the arrival of Fr. Fabio Attard, the 11th Successor of Don Bosco and Rector Major of the Salesian Congregation worldwide. The significance of the Rector Major’s visit Fr. Attard’s visit comes at the conclusion of … Continue reading San Cataldo Prepares to Welcome the 11th Successor of Don Bosco: A Historic Event Marking the Centenary of the Salesian Presence

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Holy Father, Salesian World News

Over 33 Million “Pilgrims of Hope:” Data from the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

(ANS – Rome) – With the closing of the last Holy Door, that of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, on Tuesday, December 6, 2026, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the 25th Ordinary Universal Jubilee, proclaimed by Pope Francis with the bull Spes non confundit (“Hope does not disappoint”) and later carried forward by Leo XIV, came to a solemn conclusion. Although there were many ways to experience and savor … Continue reading Over 33 Million “Pilgrims of Hope:” Data from the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

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