Like disciples – missionaries

Avatar for Carlos ManaCarlos Mana
(Italiano) Dal 26 al 30 dicembre 2023, presso il Centro Mariapoli Internazionale di Castel Gandolfo (Roma) si è svolto il congresso “Dare radici di gioia. La chiamata ad essere discepoli-missionari e la spiritualità di comunione”. Un momento di incontro tra seminaristi, diaconi e giovani sacerdoti che ha messo al centro meditazione, riflessione e condivisione con la partecipazione internazionale di alcuni gruppi collegati via internet da Congo, Argentina e Romania. Ce ne parla Antonio Carozza, seminarista di Sulmona (Italia). ... Read More

80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement: the charism as a gift

Avatar for Maria Grazia BerrettaMaria Grazia Berretta
To remain "at the crossroads of today" with the same confident and generous attitude as Mary. This is what Card. Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, in his homily delivered in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Rome) during the Mass of Thanksgiving on Dec. 7, 2023, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Focolare Movement. ... Read More

Pope Francis to the Focolare: ecclesial maturity, fidelity to the charism and commitment to peace

Avatar for Lorenzo RussoLorenzo Russo
On the morning of 7 December 2023, Pope Francis received in audience Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, together with the members of the Focolare Council and those responsible for the different geographical areas, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its foundation. Here is the speech that the Pope addressed to them during the audience. ... Read More