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The Campora Farmstead
In February 1828, given the continuous quarrels between brothers, Mamma Margaret decided to send young John to look for work. The first place he went was Cascian "Campora" a farmstead in Buttigliera, with the aim of playing the part of cowherd.
More than 765 million people around the world cannot read: the Salesians' commitment to better literacy
Just a few days ago, on 8 September, International Literacy Day was celebrated, a date that highlights, among other things, an alarming fact: more than 765 million people around the world cannot read and write.
Some statistical data relating to the situation of the Catholic Church in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Singapore
Pope Francis' 45th Apostolic Journey began on 2 September, taking him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. The Journey, which will end on 13 September, is the longest of his pontificate.
The Convent of Santa Maria della Pace in Chieri
In 1642, thanks to the work of the Franciscan Friars Minor, who had settled in Chieri in 1626, the church dedicated to Santa Maria della Pace was built. The name was chosen as thanks for the end of the civil war.