(ANS – Brescia) – It was not a weekend of idle chatter, but a true immersion in what it means to “get your hands dirty” for the common good. The Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) 2026 Youth Forum, held on March 7–8 in Brescia, brought together over 200 young people from the Italian regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna under a single imperative: “Aim for peace.” And … Continuar leyendo Over 200 Young People Gather in Brescia for the SYM 2026 Forum on Peace

(ANS – Rome) – The call for applications to select volunteers for the 2026 Universal Civil Service is now available online. A total of 1,150 positions are open for projects in Italy and abroad promoted by the Salesian social network. The initiative is open to young adults ages 18–28 and represents a meaningful opportunity for civic engagement, personal development, and professional growth. The program focuses on … Continuar leyendo “LEADING THE WAY TOGETHER”: Universal Civil Service 2026 with the Salesian Network

(ANS – Paris) – Fifteen thousand young people from all over Europe gathered last week in Paris to welcome the new year and experience the 48th European Taizé Meeting. The parishes in the capital and the Île-de-France region mobilized to welcome all these young people, and the Salesian parishes in Paris and Argenteuil also opened their doors: 80 young people were hosted by families in the … Continuar leyendo Fifteen Thousand Young People Gathered in Paris for the 48th European Taizé Meeting

(ANS – Catania) – Yesterday, Catania experienced a day of great enthusiasm during the second day of the Rector Major’s visit, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Salesian Youth Movement. The city, immersed in an atmosphere of celebration and participation, welcomed over 2,000 young people from all over Sicily, who gathered at the Metropolitan Theater, near the splendid Villa Bellini. A Movement that … Continuar leyendo Celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Salesian Youth Movement

(Padua, Italy – September 2025) – An intense weekend full of life involving the young people of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) of the Triveneto as protagonists. On 21 September, at the Don Bosco Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Padua, about 700 boys and girls from 31 different settings – including oratories, schools and parishes – gathered for the SYM … Continuar leyendo SYM Youth Meeting: Firm in the Faith

(ANS) – Violence in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and the state of Baja California, Mexico, is a reality that marks the daily lives of thousands of families. Insecurity has increased in recent months, and extortion practices – popularly known as ‘vaccines’ – also affect small street businesses. In this difficult context, the Building Societies and life projects free from violence project, supported by the Spanish Salesian NGO Bosco … Continuar leyendo Youth in Action Against Violence: 15 Months of Active Engagement for Peace in Ecuador and Mexico

(ANS – Rome) – From July 29 to August 3, 2025, over a thousand young people from Argentina took part in the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, presided over by Pope Leo XIV, alongside hundreds of thousands of other youth from around the globe. The experience was marked by vigils, Eucharistic celebrations, fraternity, and a deep commitment to peace and to the most vulnerable. A Key … Continuar leyendo From Argentina to Rome: Youth and Bishops United for the Jubilee of Hope

(ANS – Rome) – Among the million boys and girls who participated in the Youth Jubilee, there were about 2,000 Ukrainian pilgrims who travelled to Rome. They were from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin Catholic Church and followed the Jubilee program together with young people from all over the world. Accompanying some of these young people were Salesian bishops Maksym Ryabukha, Bishop of … Continuar leyendo Youth Jubilee in Rome: Many Young Ukrainians Among the Participants, With the Salesians Always at Their Side

(ANS – Rome) – The Jubilee of Youth has transformed the face of Rome. The usual summer crowds of older tourists from America, Japan, and Germany have made way for a peaceful “army” of hundreds of thousands of young people from every corner of the globe. With colorful outfits, radiant smiles, and vibrant energy, they’ve arrived to celebrate the Holy Year dedicated to them—together with Pope … Continuar leyendo Jubilee of Youth: Young People from Around the World “Invade” Rome Saying, “We Want to Live, Not Just Get By”

(ANS – Rome) – With a full day dedicated to arrivals and settling in, the Jubilee of Youth officially began on Monday, July 28. Rome is already feeling the joyful presence of thousands of young pilgrims flooding the streets, speaking many languages and bringing vibrant color to the Eternal City. The rhythmic beat of an unusual summer rain merges with spontaneous street chants, singing in chorus, and the … Continuar leyendo Songs, Shouts, and Heavy Rain: The Jubilee of Youth Kicks Off in Rome

(ANS – Sliema) – The Friends of Don Bosco – Malta organized an Erasmus+ youth exchange called ‘BEUropean’ that brought together young people from Malta and Ukraine for a meaningful week of exploring European identity, fostering active citizenship, and sharing diverse cultural experiences. The program aimed to raise awareness of what it means to be European, provide a safe space for open dialogue, and highlight youth voices … Continuar leyendo BEUropean Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: A Week of Learning, Solidarity and Growth

(ANS – Sulcorna) – Over 100 young people from Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka gathered at Don Bosco Agro-Ed Farm, Sulcorna, Goa, on July 20, 2025, for the much-anticipated Connect 2.5 retreat. Jointly organized by the Salesian Youth Movement and Don Bosco Youth Services, the event invited participants to disconnect from their digital screens and reconnect with nature, spirituality, and community. Despite heavy morning rains, the participants embraced the monsoon-kissed landscape of Goa … Continuar leyendo Youth Disconnect to Reconnect: Connect 2.5 Unites Faith and Nature

(ANS – Madrid) – More than 57,000 messages containing hate speech were detected in the last month alone by the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia on five major social networks. At the same time, the European Parliament warns that 76% of young people are exposed to disinformation. These figures are cause for alarm. At the Salesian Jóvenes y Desarrollo (JyD) NGO, young people work to … Continuar leyendo International Day Against Hate Speech: ‘Youth and Development’ Affirms the Value of Diversity and a Culture of Peace

(ANS – Vatican City) – What remains at the end of an experience such as the Youth Jubilee, held in Rome on the last weekend of April 2025? We leave the answer to two young people who participated in the Youth Jubilee in Rome, two members of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). The first testimony, from a young man from the SYM in Triveneto, reports: … Continuar leyendo ‘Didn’t Our Hearts Burn Within Us?’ The Youth Jubilee as Told by Young People