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Catholics in the world are increasing, there are now 1 billion 390 million
From reading the data reported in the Pontifical Yearbook, information can be obtained on the life of the Catholic Church in the world from 1 December 2022 to 31 December 2023. During this period, 9 new episcopal sees and 1 Apostolic Administration were erected; 2 episcopal sees were elevated to metropolitan sees and 1 Apostolic Vicariate to an episcopal see.
Don Bosco arrives in Valdocco
On 5 April 1846 Don Bosco arrived in Valdocco for the first time. It was Palm Sunday and once he arrived he rented the Pinardi shed.
A journey of devotion: discovering the history of the Congresses of Mary Help of Christians
From 29 August to 1 September 2024, Fatima will host the 9th International Congress of Mary Help of Christians, with the theme: "I will give you a Teacher". The aim is to know, explore and spread devotion to Mary Help of Christians.