(ANS – Rome) – The term 'digital continent' refers to the digital area that includes the Internet, social media, online platforms and all the communication and information technologies that are an integral part of life in contemporary society. But what exactly is it? In view of the Communication 2024 Conference "SHAPING TOMORROW," which will take place 1-7 August 2024 at the facilities of the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS) in Rome, the Sector for Social Communication presents a reflection on this much-used but perhaps really little-known expression.

(ANS – Lubumbashi) – On Sunday, 12 May 2024, during the Eucharist for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, ordained 12 young Salesians as deacons. The celebration took place in the courtyard of the Salesian Institute at Imara, in Lubumbashi, and lasted a total of about three hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (UTC+2).

(ANS – Rome) – As a result of the work of the National Council of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) and the SYM National Secretariat, the Salesian Youth Movement Workbook for the year 2024/2025 was prepared by Fr Rossano Sala, Editorial Director of the Salesian publisher Elledici, former Special Secretary of the XV General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the theme "Young people, faith and vocational discernment".

(ANS – Warsaw) – The Salesian Mission Office in Warsaw, Poland, hosted Superiors of Salesian Circumscriptions from Central and North Europe Region from 9 to 12 May 2024. The meeting served to strengthen cooperation and fraternity in the Salesian spirit and was an opportunity to share experiences, reflect on common challenges and build strategies for the future.

(ANS – Porto Alegre) – The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the south of the country, has been hit in recent days by extreme rains which have caused flooding and landslides and caused the death of over a hundred people. Meanwhile, the number of wounded and missing is growing and the number of municipalities involved is also increasing: 428, according to the State Civil Protection. Of these, 397 were recognised by the federal government as being in a state of public calamity. Faced with this situation, the Salesians of the  St Pius X Province of Porto Alegre Brazil (BPA) continue to give support to people affected by the floods.