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At a time when there is much talk of feminine genius and the importance of the role of women in the Church we present the following reflection of Igino Giordani on the Immaculate Conception. The writer suggests that all are called to imitate Mary Immaculate in the building a new humanity.

At the 32° Ecumenical Convention organized by the Focolare Movement which took place in Jerusalem, 33 Bishops from different Churches were present. A witness of unity emblematic of communion and of reciprocal love.

Over 5000 participants at the General Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) under the title God of life guide us to justice and peace. (October 30 – November 8, 2013)

Five hundred young people from 150 countries in Paris, France. First-time attendance by the Youth for a United World and their United World Project. “Different from one another, but very involved in solving problems together, as one big family.”

At the Chiara Lubich, Woman of Dialogue Conference a variety of voices and steps being taken that tell of the fruitfulness of dialogue. Maria Voce with Focolare community of the region. Keynote address at Capua, Italy

During the annual meeting of the “Friends of Together for Europe” in Paris, representatives of the Focolare Movement visited the headquarters of the Orthodox Movement, Acer-Mjo.

From 7th-9th November the “Friends” of “Together for Europe” gathered in Paris for their annual meeting. The theme that had been chosen was: “Yes” to the poor and marginalized,

November 20-22, 2013. Representatives of several religious traditions from around the world meet in Vienna, Austria. Faith as a tool for dialogue and the defense of human dignity against violence and discrimination.