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Fatima, Portugal - May 18 and 19, 2024 - The 72nd National Pilgrimage of the Salesian Family to Fatima was enriched by the presence of the Rector Major of the Salesians, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime. On this occasion, the Salesian Family renewed its devotion to Mary, Mother of the Church, Teacher of St John Bosco and guide of the Salesian Congregation. Also as part of his visit to Portugal, the Rector Major took part in celebrations for the Salesian Youth Movement National Day on 18 May.
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo – May 2024 – Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, is making his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where the Salesians have been for 113 years. Accompanied by the Councillor for the Africa-Madagascar Region, Fr Alphonse Owoudou – also appointed Moderator for the 29th General Chapter of the Congregation – the Rector Major is continuing his journey among the young people of the heart of Africa.
Uganda – May 2024 – From Sunday 5 to Tuesday 7 May 2024 Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians, is on an animation visit to Uganda, to be precise in the Palabek refugee camp. It is a trip with a clear evocative message, in one of the last international commitments of Cardinal Á.F. Artime as Rector Major. Following this, the 10th Successor of Don Bosco will continue his visit to other African Salesian presences, with the intention of accompanying the further development and growth of this flourishing Salesian presence, for the good of young Africans and those of the whole world, and of ensuring the closeness of the Congregation to the African people.
Rome, Italy – April 2024 – The Mass of thanksgiving of the two new Salesian Archbishops was held on the morning of Sunday, 21 April at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, presided over by Cardinal Ángel Artime Fernández and with the homily given by Archbishop Giordano Piccinotti. Numerous Salesian cardinals, bishops, members of the General Council, Salesians, representatives of the Salesian Family and special guests attended the celebration. For his part, the Vicar of the Rector Major, Fr Stefano Martoglio, gave a warm welcome to the two new Salesian Archbishops, expressing his best wishes and his prayer, with the certainty that Don Bosco will accompany and bless these two of his sons in their mission.