We arrived in Guatemala after a long trip and, as if time hadn’t passed, they were waiting for us with a sign and a smile. For three of us, Natalia, Sergio, and Miriam, returning to Totonicapán meant reuniting with people, places, and families who are already part of our story. For Marcos, Claudia, and Rocío

A new calling born from a legacy

Following the legacy of our founders, expressed in service to the poorest in our society, God places a new calling on our hearts in this historical moment: to take on the work of Ciudad de los Muchachos, located in Barquisimeto, Lara State (Venezuela). Since November 13, 2023, our sisters have taken over from its founder,

In the heart of a bustling European metropolis, far from the grand palaces and historic cathedrals that usually characterise a papal visit, a different sanctuary was consecrated — one built not of stone, but of shared tears, sincere embraces and radical solidarity. The setting was the CEDIA 24hr shelter, a 24-hour social centre managed by

A living hope for migrants’ rights

By Tagoy Jakosalem The mission of ARCORES Spain stands as a powerful testimony to the enduring presence of Jesus in the struggle for migrants’ rights. In a world where legal status often determines human dignity, our organization has transformed its headquarters into a sanctuary for those navigating the arduous path toward legal residency. From legislative

Vultures of war

By Tagoy Jakosalem War can never be truly legal or illegal; it is always immoral. This war, backed by the United States and Israel, or Trump’s belligerence, continues to have negative repercussions on communities around the world. The global economic impact is incalculable, and yet there are those who celebrate the anti-Muslim war rhetoric of

Following the success of the Citizens’ Initiative (ILP) which gathered 600,000 signatures, Cáritas, CONFER, REDES, and the Spanish Episcopal Conference urge the Government to provide the necessary resources to ensure no one is left behind. On a historic day for human rights in Spain, the approval of the Royal Decree for the extraordinary regularization of

Call for Peace

In solidarity with Pope Leo XIV’s global call for peace, urging humanity to “always seek peace and reject war,” ARCORES International reaffirms its commitment to peace amid the escalation of global conflicts and their devastating economic repercussions. To support this mission, we invite everyone to participate in the “Prayer Vigil for Peace of April 11,

The solidarity network of the Augustinian Recollects invites the entire Augustinian Recollect Family to join in a common prayer for peace, in communion with Pope Leo XIV and in the face of the grave international situation — 61 armed conflicts in the world urge us to act. In an international context marked by escalating violence

In the context of the 59th World Day of Peace, Holy Father Leo XIV invites us to reflect on the profound nature of peace, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Saint Augustine. Through three fundamental pillars, we are presented with a transformative vision of how to build and live peace in our time. 1. Peace

With deep joy and renewed commitment, ARCORES, the International Solidarity Network of the Augustinian Recollect family, launches the Solidarity Heart Campaign 2025-2026 under the motto “Beating in Mission”. Starting December 5, 2025, we invite our entire family to join us in this privileged time of solidarity that will accompany us throughout 2026. This year, our