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Churches August 2025

Jubilee Year. Bringing Hope to Politics.

How in the jubilee year can give hope in the world of politics. “To overcome resignation and despair, refusing to accept that corruption and self-advancement are inevitable in politics, and demanding honesty and accountability from people in public life.” In many parts of the world, especially in some of the longest-established democracies, people seem to…

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Jubilee Year. Discovering Life on the Camino.

Pilgrimage has long been part of the Jubilee experience, and the Jubilee 2025 has the eloquent motto “Pilgrims of Hope”.  The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela is one of the most famous in the world. It is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Among the many pilgrimage routes that crisscross the globe, the…

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Pier Giorgio Frassati. A man of the eight beatitudes.

He will be canonised with Carlo Acutis on 7 September. A joyful character and lover of nature, Pier Giorgio renounced his privileged position to dedicate his life to the poor. He inspired thousands of youths, relatable in his humble lifestyle yet blessed with an extraordinary personality. Born into a well-off family in April 1901. His…

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Ethiopia. The Church in Gumuz. Commitment to Peace.

Despite the signing of the peace agreement between the regional government and insurgent groups, the situation in the Benishangul-Gumuz region remains very tense. The Church’s commitment to justice and reconciliation. Father Isaiah Sangwera Nyakundi, a Comboni Missionary who lives in the area, writes. Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State is located in the western part of the country,…

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Advocacy

Adenike Oladosu. Climate Change: Time to Act.

Nigerian ecofeminist Adenike Titilope Oladosu is the founder of   I Lead Climate Action, an initiative aimed at empowering women and youth to combat climate change.…

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Baobab

The Crocodile and the Cockerel.

Once upon a time, the crocodile was king of the animals. He was holding court one day. He sat majestically on his throne as he received…

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Youth & Mission

Jubilee of the Youth: An Unforgettable Journey of Hope.

Coming from five continents, 270 young people belonging to the Comboni Youth Movement gathered in Rome (24th July – 4th August 2025) to celebrate the Jubilee.…

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