Focolare Movement

A global pact

Jul 16, 2024

On July 16th, 1949, Chiara Lubich and Igino Giordani made a "Pact of Unity." It was a spiritual experience that heralded in a period of light and special union with God.

On July 16th, 1949, Chiara Lubich and Igino Giordani made a “Pact of Unity.” It was a spiritual experience that heralded in a period of light and special union with God.

It had an effect on the life of the first Focolare community back then, but also impacted the history of the Movement together with its commitment to working toward a more fraternal and united world.

Seventy-five years after that day, here is a brief look at what that Pact meant then, and what it can mean today as we continue to live by it.

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