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World Report

“To Make Noise For Africa”

Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino has been President of the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace since the end of 2002. From the very beginning of his mandate, which coincided with the preparation and outbreak of the war in Iraq, he has had to deal primarily with subjects concerning “peace” in the world. Convinced “that Africa is a forgotten continent,”
he intends particularly “to work for Africa, to make noise for Africa.”

Giulio Albanese | Comboni Missionary

World Report

A New Mission

The mission to the peoples of Africa is changing. The local Churches need to explore new areas where evangelization is needed. In my opinion, these are culture, economy and politics.

Joseph Caramazza | Comboni Missionary

WM Special

Mission As A Gift

The perspective of “mission-as-gift” contains several insights on the approach or manner of mission in Asia, which is necessarily the mode of dialogue. Christianstreasure the gift of their Trinitarian faith, offering it freely, even enthusiastically, to others. The gift is offered with a sincere heart; yet, they know that the other person is free to accept or reject the gift. The dialogue partner – Muslim, Buddhist – also has a gift to offer; thus, a wonderful “exchange of gifts” can result.

Father James H. Kroeger | Maryknoll Missionary – Philippines

In Focus

The China Mission

A decade after Blessed Teresa’s death, her dream of sending her Missionaries of Charity nuns to work in mainland China remains unfulfilled. But her successor, Sister Nirmala Joshi, a Hindu convert, says that dream will be fulfilled in its own time.

UCA News

African Insight

The Christian Sense Of Life

In Africa, I have learned the Christian sense of life. I have learned that failures are more important than successes.

Renato Kizito Sesana | Comboni Missionary

Frontline

Father “Orlie” Guardados “So Much Joy And Fulfillment!”

Once, I was exhausted from my journey to reach a far village in Idam parish. However, when the people noticed my arrival, they warmly greeted me with flowers, smiles, and handshakes. Then the village chief declared: “We are not beasts here in the bush; we are also human beings like you and we want to hear the Word of God and be saved.” Instantly, all my frustrations and disappointments disappeared and I felt so much joy and fulfillment!

Father James H. Kroeger | Maryknoll Missionary

Frontline

From Colombia To Bangladesh

Fr. Ruben Dario Oquendo, associated with PIME, is the first priest of his Colombian diocese to make his way to the Asian continent. He talks about the difficulties met in preparation and of the change, but also of his wonder in the discovery that by loving and caring for the poor, “it is God who wants me in this land.”

Asia News

Missionary Vocation

A Man For Others

One hundred years ago, in the Basque region of Spain, a man was born who was destined to renew the legacy of his great countryman, Ignatius of Loyola. For Pedro Arrupe, being the General of the Jesuits, brought to fruition his extraordinary life experiences. It also crucified him in a wheelchair for the last ten years of his life.

Fr. Lorenzo Carraro | Comboni Missionary

Frontiers

God Was With The Poor

When I first went to Calcutta to work in the houses for the dying of Mother Teresa, among the lepers and with the hungry street kids that populated the railway stations, I was a temporary chaplain to the Brothers of Charity founded by Mother Teresa.

Shay Cullen | PREDA Foundation

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