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 […]
A Worker’s Mission
Fr. Gian Paolo Gualzetti poses for a photo in front of a Mother Teresa mural in Dhaka, Bangladesh. By Anna PozziIn the industrial area on the outskirts of Dhaka, Fr. Gian Paolo Gualzetti carries out a very special apostolate: support for young workers who are often forced to work jobs that are exhausting, unsafe, and […]
The Prophecy of the Discarded
The Prophecy of the Discarded The Rainbow Team from one of the houses for disabled persons in Bangladesh poses for a picture during an outing. By Emanuela Citterio They are those who have been turned down by many and, thus, have kept people from meeting God. “To support this statement is Jean Vanier, 90, founder […]
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 […]
Isis and the Rohingya
The investigations into the massacre of July 1 in Dhaka are uncovering direct links with the Islamic State. It is feared that the “fighters” returning from Syria and Iraq might find a new breeding ground among the Rohingya refugees, who are still coming in from Myanmar. Written by: Stefano Vecchia In Bangladesh the investigations of […]