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Remembering the 60th anniversary of the revocation of the excommunications between Rome and Constantinople.
Messages from Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and Margaret Karram, vice chancellor of the Sophia University Institute and President of the Focolare, opened an international seminar in Loppiano, the international little town of the Focolare Movement, organized by the Patriarch Athenagoras – Chiara Lubich Ecumenical Chair of the Sophia University Institute.
7 December 1943: the beginning of a divine adventure
Chiara Lubich describes the day she consecrated herself to God
Seed Funding Program 2025-2026
The “Seed Funding” programme aims to promote initiatives for an integral ecology within Focolare communities, aiming to change lifestyles to pay greater attention to the environment. Ten projects were funded in the 2025-26 round.
Hope has no limits
The Idea of the month – December 2025
All the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. (Is 52:10)
Word of Life – December 2025
Economy of Francesco: 600 young people in Castel Gandolfo
“Restarting the Economy”, a global meeting of young people who will discuss issues of the present day and of the future in relation to Creation. A report on measuring the state of fraternity in the world will be presented for the first time.
Youth, Cities and Peace: the Nairobi Charter and the contribution of the new generations
Acting as a network, both locally and internationally, to promote a culture of peace rooted in responsibility, collaboration and the inclusion of the new generations: this is the message that emerged from the conference held in Kenya entitled “Cities, Communities, Care-Youth in Action for Sustaining Peace”, organized by New Humanity, the NGO of the Focolare Movement.
‘You did it to me’: projects and initiatives of the Focolare Movement worldwide.
The Focolare Movement’s 2024 Assessment of Communion in Action describes a fraternity that is helping to change the world. An assessment that speaks of peace, education, health and inclusion.
Towards the 2026 General Assembly
The Focolare Movement is preparing for its General Assembly, which will take place in March 2026. Many steps have already been taken, and there are still many more steps to take before reaching the end of this journey. To find out more, we have asked some questions to the Preparatory Commission of the Assembly (CPA).
Luce Ardente: the Buddhist monk who made love his way of life
His life, his name and his message continue to inspire the path towards a more fraternal world. Margaret Karram’s memories.
An assessment that speaks of peace, education, health and inclusion
Over €9.6 million have been invested in 177 projects, 394 individual grants and 14 projects in 13 countries supported by the Economy of Communion. The Focolare Movement’s 2024 Assessment of Communion in Action describes a fraternity that is helping to change the world.
2024 Communion in Action Report: the projects and initiatives of the Focolare Movement worldwide
With a focus on the active initiatives in various countries and their specific impact on people, communities and geographical areas
Thought of the day
Go beyond your borders towards your neighbour
Go beyond your borders towards your neighbour