Comboni Missionaries' Team

With changing lifestyles, traditional medicines derived from roots, leaves and stems are now finding new audiences around the world. India, however, has been at the heart of this movement for centuries. India is often called the botanical garden of the world. About 6,000 of the 45,000 known plant species in India are used in traditional […]

A complex history has shaped relations between Muslims and Christians in Indonesia. While challenges remain, there are opportunities to strengthen ties through interfaith dialogue and cooperation. Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia has had a positive impact, reinforcing the message of peace and unity and encouraging efforts to build stronger relationships. Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority

“Young Africans are playing an active role in bringing social change in the continent. They are contributing daily to the benefit of their communities and nations across Africa.” Africa boasts the world’s youngest population with more than sixty percent of its children aged below 25. It is estimated that by 2030, young Africans are expected

Saint Louis, washed by the Senegal River and the Atlantic Ocean, is the most aquatic city on the West African coast. Today Saint Louis is a city of 250,000 inhabitants. Its charm is unquestionable, it is one of those places where you feel good as soon as you arrive, without knowing exactly why. Built and

In the old days, monkeys lived together in the forest as a clan. Everything they did was done together. There were no small groups. The only thing they did individually was to find food. In this clan of monkeys, an old one was elected leader. Because he was old and wise, he was respected by

Commonly known as beetroot or turnip, it has gained popularity over the years as a new superfood due to its many health benefits. Typically, a deep purple colour, beetroot can also be white or golden. Beetroot’s earthy charm lies in its ubiquitous influence on fashionable menus and recipes. It’s delicious, distinctive flavour and nutritional status

The small villages of the Tarahumara Indians in northern Mexico – where temperatures have risen above 50 degrees this year – have to deal not only with climate change, but also with injustice and discrimination. We accompany Brother Ricardo Greenley, a Jesuit, on one of his visits to Christian communities. Sand and desert, villages and

Father Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie, Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries, was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by Pope Francis on 6th November. As the Auxiliary Bishop of Addis Ababa, Pope Francis has assigned the Bishop-elect the titular See of Cleopatris, Alexandria, Egypt, and will work with Berhaneyesus Demerew Cardinal Souraphiel

When you search for the word Agadez (Niger) on Google Maps, a remote point in a vast expanse of white land appears on the map of Africa. That remote point is Agadez, the gateway to the desert, the place of departure and arrival of the great Sahara Desert, the city where the commercial caravans used