Focolare and cases of abuse: a watershed moment

Focolare and cases of abuse: a watershed moment

An interview with Jesús Morán Cepedano, co-president of the Focolare Movement since 2014 and, as stated in the Movement’s statutes, responsible for moral and disciplinary issues. (The interview was conducted by Lorenzo Prezzi and Marcello Neri).

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Charism, prophecy, incarnation

Charism, prophecy, incarnation

“Who knows if our role is not so much to give ‘light’, but rather to enter into the darkness, into the mud, into the desperation of lack of dignity, […] into the thousands of different kinds of poverty of our times?” This provocative question may best capture the second day of the spiritual retreat of the Focolare General Assembly.

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A Global pact

A Global pact

The second day of the General Assembly of the Focolare began with an ecumenical prayer presented by participants from various Churches. It was addressed to Jesus in his forsakenness on the cross, so that he would help each one to “grow in listening to one another”; teach us to “welcome together the Holy Spirit” and “the cry of today’s humanity” so as “to become instruments of unity”.

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A Solemn yet familiar atmosphere

A Solemn yet familiar atmosphere

It has begun! At 12.30 (UTC +1) the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement began: long awaited and prepared with members and adherents of the Focolare from all over the world. Originally scheduled for September 2020, it was postponed due to the pandemic and is taking place electronically.

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At the start of the General Assembly of the Focolare

At the start of the General Assembly of the Focolare

From 24th January to the 7th February the General Assembly of the Focolare Movement will take place on-line. It will be the moment to renew the roles of President, Co-President, and the leadership team and will define direction of the Movement for the next six years.

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Sexual Abuse by a consecrated member of the Focolare Movement in France

Sexual Abuse by a consecrated member of the Focolare Movement in France

We want to share with you the press release giving details of the independent investigation into sexual abuse in France. It is also on the international Focolare website and was publicised on December 23rd 2020. If anyone reading this has any issues or queries in relation to the press release, feel free to contact Frank Johnson (frank.johnson@focolare.org.uk) or Liz Taite (liz.taite@focolare.org.uk).

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Mutual love is our uniform

Mutual love is our uniform

A short video supporting the theme of the year: ‘We are called and we are sent’ – part of the Conference Call of 7 October 2023. ‘By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’ (Jn 13: 35)

Filling up the cracks

Filling up the cracks

Lesley Ellison is from Liverpool. She was the first non-Catholic to enter a Focolare community. Building unity beyond age-old prejudices, distrust and rifts. Generating, day after day, a dialogue that has become a way of life.
Mary and Paul Gateshill speak about the practice of ‘Prayer for Unity’ which gathers people regularly from all over the world. Interview by Andrea Fleming (2022).

Focolare EcoPlan

Focolare EcoPlan

We are commited to verifying the ecological sustainability of our structures and activities … We are dedicated to the creation of greater environmental awareness that will lead to more sustainable lifestyles.” Ecological conversion was one of the goals set by the Focolare Movement in the 2021 General Assembly. In response to this urgent need, the Focolare EcoPlan was initiated.