“Together we confess, together we go to humanity”
Thirty-five bishops of different Churches, friends of the Focolare Movement, meet in Katowice, Poland, from 15 to 18 November, 2017
Press releases
The Cause for the beatification of Domenico Mangano, a free man
Mons. Marcello Semeraro, bishop of Albano welcomes the petition to start the Cause. Cardinal João Braz de Aviz presides over the Eucharistic Celebration and the Opening ceremony held at the Mariapoli Centre, Castelgandolfo, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 12 o’clock. Testimonies and an artistic moment precede.
Europe, a promise of peace
A meeting at the Vatican to rethink about Europe
Parish Movement, 50 years of history and passion for the Church
Celebrated at Vallo Torinese, Italy, on October 8, 2017.
Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy (I.A.O) visits the Centre of the Focolare Movement
Orthodox parliamentarians, participating in the 24th I.A.O General Assembly to be held in Rome on June 26-27, 2017, will meet Maria Voce, president of the Focolare Movement.
«Thank you for working for Christian unity»
Charismatic leaders, gathered for a celebration that takes place on the Vigil of Pentecost at Circo Massimo , were received in a private audience by Pope Francis. Maria Voce, president of the Focolare Movement was among those present.
Walking together. Christians on the road to unity
An Ecumenical Week promoted by the Focolare Movement will be held at CastelGandolfo, Rome from 9 to 13 May, 2017. Some 700 Christians from 70 Churches and Ecclesial Communities are expected to participate.
“Change your heart. Change the world.”
From April 30 to May 7, 2017 United World Week organized by the youth and teenagers of the Focolare Movement. Launching Genfest 2018 to be held in Manila three months before the Synod of Bishops on Youth.
European Christians and Citizens
On March 24, 2017, the eve of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome , a Prayer Vigil by Christian Communities and Movements that form part of the network “Together for Europe”.
Chiara Lubich’s light on family life
Parents, grandparents, couples, children, coming from 50 different countries, spent two days at Loppiano to celebrate, reflect and share life, commitment and views that contribute to the wellbeing of humanity.
Chiara Lubich and the family
On the 9th anniversary of the passing away of the Focolari founder, a review on what the charism of unity contributes to family life. The Movement’s communities in the five continents celebrate this anniversary.
The Focolare’s New Ecumenical Commitment
From Ottmaring, Germany, a declaration following the track of the Lund event and other important Ecumenical steps in progress
