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Unity: A Priority for Maria Voce (Emmaus)
On 20 June 2026, we mark the first anniversary of the passing of Maria Voce (Emmaus), the first President of the Focolare Movement (2008–2021) after Chiara Lubich. As we remember her, we asked ourselves: how did Emmaus live out unity in everyday life? The focolarine who lived with her during her final years recount a number of small episodes—little “acts of love” if you will —that reveal how mutual love, lived faithfully in every circumstance, lays the foundations for receiving unity as a gift from God.
The Neighbour behind the screen
Reconnecting with school classmates. A whatsApp group and the push to go beyond the mobile phone screen.
Young People and Change: the “Time to Change” project
The “Expo Fest” concluded a journey that involved 1,300 young people and 105 teams between Italy and Albania carrying out concrete actions of solidarity, active citizenship, environmental care, inclusion and peace.
When Forgiveness Wins
A small experience in which the Gospel message came to the rescue and changed the ending of a story that seemed already written, giving rise to closeness and friendship.
EoC: present and future commitment
35 years after its birth, the Economy of Communion looks to the future with a renewed commitment to building a more just society, where communion is the order of the day.
Alba Sgariglia: the mystical experience of Paradise ‘49
In an interview with Città Nuova, Alba Sgariglia talks about the text in which Chiara Lubich recounts the experience she began on the 16th of July 1949. These are the roots of the charism of unity.
Training for political and social action
“One Humanity, One Planet: Synodal Leadership” is an initiative promoted by New Humanity NGO and the Political Movement for Unity, aimed at strengthening the capacities of young political leaders to make an impact in their contexts from a collaborative and global perspective.
Putting our abilities at the service of others
Idea of the month – June 2026
![“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ […] Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt 10:7-8)](https://www.focolare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/birgit_lutzer-group-4708306_1920-400x250.jpg)
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ […] Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt 10:7-8)
In this chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, the apostles have just been chosen by Jesus. He has called them by name and given them special powers to cast out unclean spirits and the ability to heal every disease and infirmity. He then gives them instructions on where and how...
Economy of Communion: a path of regeneration
Thirty-five years after the launch of the Economy of Communion, an event will take place in Latin America from 25th-30th May 2026, offering participants the opportunity to experience a profound experience of meeting with various local communities from different countries. The conclusion will take place in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
The 40th anniversary of the Mariapolis Centre in Trent: Generating Social Beauty
The northern Italian city, birthplace of Chiara Lubich, hosted conferences, workshops and artistic events. An anniversary that became a space for meeting, relationship and dialogue in order to contribute to the common good.
Artificial Intelligence at the service of humanity
The first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV entitled “Magnifica Humanitas” has been published.On the 135th anniversary of “Rerum novarum”, the Pontiff reflected on the Social Doctrine of the Church in the time of artificial intelligence. He appealed for the safeguarding of “a magnificent humanity inhabited by God”, promoting truth, the dignity of work, social justice and peace. In the digital age, there is a need to disarm Artificial Intelligence (AI) and move beyond the “just war” theory, relaunching dialogue and multilateralism.
Thought of the day
Do not judge
Do not judge