A day after the Pentecost event in St. Peter’s Square the President of the Focolare reaffirms the joy that was experienced at the meeting of ecclesial movements with Pope Francis and his invitation to go out into the streets of the world, giving precedence to “the interests of God”. From an interview at Vatican Radio

Two hundred thousand Christians from a variety of ecclesial movements, associations and lay organizations gather in dialogue with Pope Francis. Maria Voce’s message: The Focolare is committed to offering a courageous and joyful testimony of Christian life.

Archbishop Fisichella announces a meeting of ecclesial movements, new communities, associations and lay organizations that will converge on Rome for the feast of Pentecost.

The festival where Christians recall the ‘descent’ of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary is near. We offer a passage by Igino Giordani that opens up real spiritual depths.