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October 2025
The Pope thinks in a special way of the missionaries ad gentes (to the nations) who venture to distant lands “to make known the love of God in Christ.” In this way, they are “missionaries among all peoples.”
From the mountain villages and mourned loss in cities ravaged by war, Fr. Bonifacio Autentico Apaap Jr., a Filipino missionary, traveled across three nations-Eretria, Sudan and Egypt-for him to discover that mission is not about control or success–it is about faithfulness.
Fr. Raul Baluma Tabaranza, a priest for more than two decades, took a leap of faith on his mission in Zambia, Africa, as he encountered the drastic change of taking on multiple roles: as a priest, carpenter, doctor, and teacher, which all at once shaped his missionary life.
Sister Patricia Lemus, a Comboni missionary, has been in Sri Lanka for more than five years and in the city of Hatton for just over a year. She shares the challenges of this mission on the Asian continent.
Sr. Isabelle Kahambu Valinande, a Comboni missionary from the Democratic Republic of Congo, walks alongside migrants in San Antonio, Texas, offering her heart. She finds that the simple acts of listening, smiling, and praying can spark reconciliation.
During World War II, historical accounts vary as to how much German citizens knew about Nazi camps. The evidence seems to reveal that some Germans had a clear understanding of the horrors that were happening, while others knew very little.
The Philippines has been suffering from damaging floods despite the billions of pesos paid to contractors for hundreds of flood control projects. The Senate uncovers anomalies for ghost/fake projects, overcosting, and underperformance by contractors.
As a Catholic, Artemio grew up in a dark area–Manila, notorious for crimes, gang wars, drugs, violence, and confusion. But God revealed Himself to him during his difficult and critical times. He reformed himself and leads children and people on the streets closer to God.
Humanity’s relentless pursuit of wealth has reshaped societies and ignited conflicts. In a world crammed with counterfeit goods, illicit trafficking, and institutional corruption, the ancient call to honesty and responsibility has never been more urgent.
In the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country, the active involvement of Catholics appears limited to practices of popular piety, religious fiestas, and salu-salo. However, according to the Synod on Synodality, communion, participation, and mission encompass much more than these activities.
It’s hard to cope with mental illness. But it’s also harder for the family living with a member who is mentally ill. In what ways can we, as caretakers, help a loved one who has depression? What are the telltale symptoms of somebody about to break down?
In order to achieve the Vatican II’s vision of a Church community, dialogue and mission, the Church needs to engage in dialogue within the Church itself, with other Christian Churches, with people of other faiths and with all humanity.
Daniel’s life inspires us to be faithful to God in all of life’s circumstances, including difficult times. Everyone’s love for God must be present in every aspect and phase of our lives, because as Jung tells us, “the important thing is not to be perfect, the important thing is to be whole.”
Six Comboni missionaries from Africa, Asia, and Europe live out St. Daniel Comboni’s prophetic vision of being a “Cenacle of Apostles.” The community’s main aim is to promote mission awareness in the local Church through the publication of World Mission magazine and mission promotion.
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced that Society of the Divine Word priest Fr. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva (pictured) is one of three recipients of the award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
Cebu’s new archbishop said synodality must not be treated as an event or project, but rather be embraced as a way of life.
Peace Be With You All: Towards an Unarmed and Disarming Peace” will be the theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to travel to Lebanon later this year, in what could be his first journey abroad.
October 2025 Issue
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