We wish to express our joy and relief to hear about Fr Maurizio Pallù‘s release last night, shortly before midnight,in Nigeria, The Italian priest, who belongs to the Neocatechumenal Way, was abducted on 12 October on his way to Benin City. He has been working in the African nation for three years following a long experience as a missionary in different parts of the world. The confirmation of his release was announced by the Italian Foreign Minister.
Seek harmony
In the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest lies the Pompeya focolare, in the Vicariate of Aguarico. This initiative has been running for several years now, with the charism of unity contributing to intercultural understanding, dialogue and human development.
A conference entitled, “A Mediterranean without Borders: Peoples Connected in a Network for Fraternity”, organized by the Focolare Movement, took place in Palermo, Italy, from Wednesday 7th-Sunday 11th October.
Through applied research, meetings and public initiatives, this interdisciplinary forum aims to explore the universal vocation of this city and its significance not only for those living in the Holy Land, but for the whole human family.
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