By Fr. Gian Paolo Gualzetti, PIME What follows is the testimony of Fr. Gian Paolo Gualzetti, who stands beside the young workers in the industrial suburbs of Dhaka, Bangladesh. “The economic pressure and hunger here are stronger than any other country in lockdown. We try to help those facing the most difficulty. Medicine here? The […]
50 Years of PIME in the Philippines
50 Years of PIME in the Philippines The current PIME Missionaries ministering in the Philippines pose for a picture withthe General Superior of PIME, Fr. Ferruccio Brambillasca. By Giorgio Bernadelli Over the course of its half a century of presence in this Asian country, in addition to the martyrdom of three of its priests, PIME has […]
From Brazil to Zamboanga
From Brazil to Zamboanga Fr. Émerson Cristiano Gazetta and Fr. Paulo Cézar Dos Santos both hail from Brazil,but found their missionary vocation calling them to the jungles of the Philippines. By Gerolamo Fazzini The commitment of two young PIME Missionaries to one of the most remote areas of the Philippines is an inspiring one. They […]
Jerusalem: The Home of All Peoples
Jerusalem: The Home of All Peoples Children play in the backyard of Casa Rachele. By Giorgio Bernadelli The children of immigrant workers and asylum seekers live in the Holy City without any protection; they speak Hebrew and feel part of Israel. The experience of welcoming all people is ever-present in Casa Rachele (Rachel’s Home). From […]
Humans Killed to Save Cows
Humans Killed to Save Cows A poor, elderly Indian woman begs by a sacred cow at the Agra Railway Station in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh recently passed stricter laws safeguarding cows in the state. The campaign to protect the honor and safety of the various breeds of cattle in the country has become lethal. Only […]
Online Evangelization
Online Evangelization By Fr. Giorgio Licini, PIME May 28 was declared World Communications Day; It is no coincidence that Pope Francis’ s reminder to spread the Word of God comes a week before Pentecost. In Hong Kong, Fr. Gianni Giampietro, PIME, is among the promoters of a school course. It’s not an everyday occurrence that […]