(ANS – Pamplona) – The Salesians in Pamplona are involved in the INFINITE European project, which aims to boost and support the rapid progress of printed electronics, providing professional profiles and specialist knowledge. The project team will create a cooperation network of centres of professional excellence to ensure European prosperity in this field.

(ANS – Pordenone) – The centenary celebrations at Collegio Don Bosco Pordenone continue: after the solemn start in 31 January 2024, the events continue to receive an excellent response from the city. "This special anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the noble educational traditions that have characterised this institution during these first hundred years of history" testify the Salesians  in the Friulian city.

(ANS – Rome) – The Mass of episcopal ordination of Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco, Titular Archbishop-elect of Ursona; and of Giordano Piccinotti, Titular Archbishop-elect of Gradisca, President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), is not only a Salesian event but primarily an event of the Church, in which the two Sons of Don Bosco place themselves at the full disposal of the needs of the Church. The participation of numerous Cardinals and Bishops in the Mass, coming from all over the world, will also be a manifestation of the "catholicity" of the rite.

(ANS - Vatican City) - In the Paul VI hall, Pope Francis met over six thousand students from the national network of 137 institutes in 94 cities throughout Italy. During a lively speech in which he repeatedly called for responses from the children, Pope Francis made a special appeal to remember children who afflicted by war and conflict, especially the children of Ukraine “who have forgotten how to smile”, and for the children of Gaza, “gunned-down” and suffering from hunger. The Network of Schools of Peace was conceived after years of work at promoting the permanent education for peace and human rights in the curricula of all schools at every level. The Network is committed to educating young people about peace, justice, citizenship, human rights, and responsibility.

(ANS - Rome) - Ninety years ago, at Easter 1934, Don Bosco was officially canonized. It was a grand apotheosis in Rome and around the world, elevating his human existence and making him a path and model of holiness for many believers. Two centuries after his prophetic Dream of the Nine Years in 1824, the saint continues to serve as a multiplying model of life. Looking ahead, in 2025, the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian Missionary Expedition to Argentina will be celebrated. These are significant dates to remember, but also opportunities to initiate verifications and projects for the future.