Saint Daniel Comboni was an Italian missionary born on March 15, 1831, in Limone sul Garda, Italy. He dedicated his life to the evangelization and education of the African people, particularly in Sudan. Comboni founded the Comboni Missionaries and the Comboni Sisters, aiming to promote the welfare of the African communities through education and healthcare. Comboni's work emphasized the importance of cultural understanding and respect for local traditions. He believed in the need for African missionaries to lead the Church in Africa. He passed away on October 10, 1881, and was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2003.