(ANS – Rome) – August 6th, 2024 - The Shaping Tomorrow Communication Conference in Rome dedicated several sessions this morning on the rising influence of mobile journalism, showcasing the power of video storytelling through the lens of a smartphone.

(ANS – Rome) - At the "Shaping Tomorrow" Communication Conference, Laura Wagner-Meyer, Program Manager at Seen TV, shared her insights on effectively engaging Generation Z audiences. As a model, fashion designer, and advocate for the differently-abled, Wagner-Meyer's personal journey has informed Seen TV's mission to amplify underrepresented voices and foster greater empathy.

(ANS – New Delhi) - The three-day YaR Leaders’ Orientation 2024 took place from 29th to 31st July, at the Provincial House, New Delhi. Participants from 10 provinces of India and National office staff, totaling to 38 and 7 resource persons attended the programme.

(ANS – Paris) – While the attention of the whole world is focused on the city of Paris, where the Olympic Games are taking place from 26 July  to 11 August  2024, the French Bishops' Conference, with the desire to enhance the Christian dimension of the Olympics, has launched the "Holy Games", a series of initiatives to animate the churches and squares of the city, with the aim of spreading the values of fraternity, respect, sacrifice and healthy sport. The Salesian Family in France is also actively involved in the initiative.

(ANS – Jakarta) – The 8th EAO Salesian Brothers Congress has officially commenced, hosted by the Salesian Province of Indonesia (INA) at the Puspas Samadi pastoral center in Klender, East Jakarta. This year’s theme, “Living Don Bosco’s Dream for the Young of Today in the Footsteps of St. Artemides Zatti, Venerable Simon Srugi, and Blessed Steven Sandor,” reflects the congress’s focus on deepening the vocation of Salesian Brotherhood and sharing best practices across provinces.