Church

Thank you, Pope Francis

Carlos ManaMonday, March 13, 2023

On the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare, has sent the Pope a message on behalf of the whole Movement which is published below. ... Read More

Asian Continental Assembly: A Church that Listens and Discerns

Carlos ManaSaturday, March 4, 2023

The Asian Continental Assembly for the Synod, which drew up the valuable contribution of the largest and most populated continent in the world, recently concluded in Bangkok (Thailand).We interviewed Vanessa Siu-Wai Cheng, a Chinese focolarina present at the event. ... Read More

Synod in Europe, a new way of being Church

Carmelita VentrellaFriday, February 10, 2023

The primacy of listening, a shared journey open to dialogue and encounter, the challenges of secularization, of lasting peace, of welcoming the many diversities of humanity are at the centre of this phase. Margaret Karram, President of the Focolare is one of the participants at the European Synodal Continental Assembly. ... Read More

“Walking together” builds the 2021-2024 Synod

Carlos ManaFriday, January 20, 2023

The continental stage of the Synod has begun. The Focolare Movement contributed with a worldwide reflection and study. We interviewed Francisco Canzani, Councillor of the International Focolare Centre for the aspect of “wisdom and study” and Coordinator of the Synod Commission to learn more about this contribution. ... Read More

Benedict XVI: Maria Voce remembers

Carlos ManaTuesday, January 3, 2023

During her tenure as President of the Focolare Movement, (2008-2021), Maria Voce had the opportunity to meet Pope Ratzinger several times. She told us about her relationship with the emeritus Pope and her impression of the contribution of Pope Benedict's pontificate to the Church and the world. ... Read More