Catholic Radio Stations in Africa: Educating, Informing, Transforming

There are more than a hundred of them, from Angola to Zambia reaching millions of people. They promote peace, human rights, education, health, and development. They endeavour to heal the wounds of traumas. They are the voice of the voiceless, though sometimes silenced. Three stories of resilience and success: Radio Sol Mansi, in Guinea-Bissau; Catholic

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South Africa: Second-Hand Books Take Over the Johannesburg Literary Market

Johannesburg, often associated with skyscrapers, insecurity, crime, begging, and in some areas, difficult access to basic services such as electricity or water, boasts more than 10,000 street stalls and shops selling books. The Bridge Books bookstore, characterised by a wooden door, is located at 98 Commissioner Street, a major street in the Central Business District

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2022 the European Year of Youth: “To listen, engage and promote concrete opportunities for youth”

The EU Commission has adopted the proposal to make 2022 the European Year of Youth. “During the year, the EU Commission, other EU institutions and Member States will organise various events also in light of the proposals made by young people during the initiatives of the Conference on the Future of Europe,” said Eric Mamer

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Vocation Story: From Midwife to Comboni Missionary Sister

Sr. Anita, the only Filipina Comboni Missionary Sister, shares some significant moments of her vocation. My name is Sr. Anita C. Concepcion from Binmaley, Pangasinan. I am the only Comboni Missionary Sister from the Philippines. I believed God began to fashion and slowly plant seeds in my heart to enter religious life long before I

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