Thousands attended the funeral of the great African-American Muslim leader. He was one of the presidents of the World Conference of Religions for Peace and the spiritual leader of thousands of Muslims in the USA
The Works of Chiara Lubich
Ten years after the death of the Focolare foundress, the Chiara Lubich Centre and Città Nuova promote a systematic collection of her writings, many of which unpublished. The first volume, titled Words of Life, was released yesterday in Rome, Italy
Muslims and Christians: ongoing dialogue
It has just been announced that during the entire Jubilee Year, Pope Francis will be recording a monthly video clip with prayer intentions. The first of these intentions is to promote interreligious dialogue. This has been a reality in the Focolare for many years now, as is testified to by the recent information received from Austria and Harlem (USA).
Universal brotherhood as an antidote to Evil
Still under shock because of the attack in France and for its relevance, we propose excerpts of an interview released by Chiara Lubich following the collapsing of the Twin Towers in New York in 2001.
New York: Focolare and Malcolm X Mosque aim towards universal brotherhood
To commemorate the meeting which took place 15 years ago between Imam W.D. Mohammed and Chiara Lubich the event entitled “Our Journey Towards the Excellence of the Human Family” will be held in New York on 20th May. Sharry Silvi, who was present at that historic meeting, shares her account of what happened.
Washington DC: Unity – a new frontier
On 17 April, Maria Voce launched a challenge at the conclusion of her meeting with the Focolare Community in Washington DC: unity in diversity.
What future lies ahead for a multicultural, multiethnic and multifaith society after the terrorist attempts?
After London and Sharm el Sheik
Gratitude and great warmth towards John Paul II from Jews, Muslims and Buddhists
The Pope and the Movement/2
Dialogue between believers of different faiths
Remarkable Gathering in Washington with Christians, African-American Muslims and representatives of other religions springboard for dialogue between believers of different faiths
[:it]Comunità di fedi diverse, insieme verso una convivenza armoniosa della famiglia umana
"Non è più tempo per vivere isolati. Cristiani e musulmani si devono incontrare e conoscere. Questo è quanto possiamo mostrare: persone di religioni diverse che si riconoscono parte di un’unica umanità; persone che hanno trovato una vita nuova perché il peso dei pregiudizi è stato levato dal loro cuore".
Così l'Imam W.D. Mohammed, leader degli afro-americani musulmani, riconosciuto in campo internazionale, motiva l'iniziativa della grande Convention a cui ha invitato Chiara Lubich, fondatrice del Movimento dei Focolari…