(ANS – Fatima) – The 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians will be held in Fatima, Portugal, from 29 August to 1 September 2024. The theme chosen for this edition of the Congress, "I will give you a Teacher", is a clear reference to the Dream at Nine Years of Age, whose Bicentennial the Salesian Family is celebrating this year.

(ANS – Muhazi) – The Salesian “Empowering Young People through Sports and Spiritual Activities at Don Bosco Muhazi Recreation Center” project in Rwanda has made significant progress in achieving its goals thanks to funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

(ANS – Chimpay) – Between Friday 23 and Monday 26 August, the 54th Pilgrimage of Faith in memory of the young Mapuche was held in Chimpay, the town in the province of Río Negro where Ceferino Namuncurá was born 138 years ago. The theme was "Ceferino, attentive gaze, sensitive heart, supportive hands".

(ANS - Leauva’a) -  On August 22, 2024, the Archdiocese of Samoa Apia was filled with joy and reverence as it celebrated the Episcopal Ordination of Father Mosese Vitolio Tui SDB as the new Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Samoa Apia. He is also the first Salesian priest to take on this important role in the Archdiocese of Samoa Apia. The celebrations coincided with the Feast Day of the Queenship of Mary, adding a profound spiritual significance to the ordination. Bishop Peter Brown was the main celebrant of the ordination.

(ANS – Rome) - The 25th World Congress of Philosophy, held in Rome from August 1st to August 8th, 2024, has drawn to a close, leaving behind a legacy of rich intellectual exchanges and profound reflections. Under the theme “Philosophy across Boundaries,” this Congress brought together philosophers, scholars, and thinkers from across the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of human societies, focusing on the urgent challenges of our time. The Congress was marked by the participation of many distinguished contributors, each bringing unique perspectives to the table.