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Towards the Feast of Mary Help of Christians: traditions in different parts of the world
As the Feast of Mary Help of Christians approaches, we continue to learn some facts about its origins and spread.
Towards the feast of Mary Help of Christians
The Feast of Mary Help of Christians is only a few days away, and in view of this event, which is awaited by the entire Salesian Family, the Salesian Bulletin has highlighted some data, regarding its origins and spread.
The "Generala"
The “Generala” was a prison for minors in Turin, which at Don Bosco's time had about 200 boys inside, aged between 12 and 18.
Catholics in the world are increasing, there are now 1 billion 390 million
From reading the data reported in the Pontifical Yearbook, information can be obtained on the life of the Catholic Church in the world from 1 December 2022 to 31 December 2023. During this period, 9 new episcopal sees and 1 Apostolic Administration were erected; 2 episcopal sees were elevated to metropolitan sees and 1 Apostolic Vicariate to an episcopal see.